Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Vertex Spring 2026, Supply Chain & Manufacturing
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Job Description
Kickstart Your Career at Vertex!
Are you ready to make a real impact? At Vertex, our mission is to tackle serious diseases and to change lives, for the better, for the future. Our aim is to give you the skills, insights, and career guidance to be an important part of that future; to turn your potential into progression. As a Vertex intern or co-op, you'll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented teams, and learn from industry leaders. We're passionate about innovation, inclusion, and supporting your growth-inside and outside the lab.
Why Vertex?
Real Projects: You'll work on assignments that make a real impact, not just busy work.
Mentorship & Networking: Connect with leaders and peers who want to see you succeed through professional networks, connections, and collaborations that will shape your longer-term career.
Flexible & Supportive: We offer flexible work options with Flex @ Vertex and prioritize your wellbeing.
Inclusive Culture: Collaboration and inclusion are embedded in everything we do.
Career Launchpad: Build skills, explore career paths, and get guidance for your future career.
Ready to apply? Submit your application and let's turn possibilities into reality!
Your Impact
The Vertex Supply Chain & Manufacturing co-op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate or advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field of study. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth-minded, a co-op at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our Supply Chain functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career.
The application deadline for this co-op is October 31st. Please note that Vertex reviews applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to close this job posting prior to the listed deadline. Applicants can expect to receive an update about their application before or shortly after the application deadline.
What you will be doing:
A Supply Chain & Manufacturing Co-op at Vertex is responsible for a wide variety of administrative activities within Commercial Supply Chain. Activities typically consist of well-defined support tasks that are performed independently as well as projects of increased complexity completed under close supervision.
We will have various positions within our Supply Chain & Manufacturing functional areas, including but not limited to:
Commercial Supply Chain:
This role will work closely with Finished Goods, Drug Product and Upstream Material teams to assess inventory levels, Open Purchase Orders and Material Movements. This role will create a reporting tool to track current and projected on-hand inventory levels with expiry and inventory value data. External Manufacturing:
External Manufacturing Operations (ExM) is responsible for managing the operations of Vertex's commercial external manufacturing network. Logistics:
Logistics & Distribution team is responsible for planning and execution of shipments in support of Vertex's Cell and Gene therapy programs Manufacturing Science and Technology:
The Manufacturing Sciences and Technology Small Molecule Drug Product department is tasked with launch and lifecycle management of Vertex commercial medicines. Operational Excellence:
The mission of the Operational Excellence team is to help establish manufacturing and supply chain as strategic enablers for Vertex's growth. The Co-op will manage operational excellence initiatives supporting manufacturing and/or supply chain. Project Management:
This position will be complimentary to a project coordinator and will take on a project to support process optimization efforts. Duties will include defining a problem, gathering customer requirements, measuring and analyzing processes, and implementing improvement projects. Risk Management:
The Risk Management team works closely with multiple stakeholders within CMSC, Quality Assurance, Third Party Risk Management Office, and Corporate Risk Management to ensure we have adequate mitigation plans in place for all known risks, and tracks adherence to mitigation action due dates. What you will need to succeed: Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field of study Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future. You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before June 2026 You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January - June 2026 Program Details: Full-time, paid co-op $20.00 - 35.00 USD/hour Program Dates: January - June 2026 Application Deadline: October 31st, 2025 At Vertex, we believe that when you feel your best, you can perform at your best. That's why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you. Free 24/7 onsite gym access and free access to group exercise classes Subsidized commuter benefits- transit and parking Provided meals-free breakfast daily! Career development opportunities and events, including C Suite engagement Social events-both intern-only and company-wide Location-specific perks and extras! Recognition of National Intern Day Our Ways of Working Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible Flex Eligibility Status: In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility. Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time. Equal Opportunities Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Accessibility & Accommodations We're focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. Vertex is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com
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This role will work closely with Finished Goods, Drug Product and Upstream Material teams to assess inventory levels, Open Purchase Orders and Material Movements. This role will create a reporting tool to track current and projected on-hand inventory levels with expiry and inventory value data. External Manufacturing:
External Manufacturing Operations (ExM) is responsible for managing the operations of Vertex's commercial external manufacturing network. Logistics:
Logistics & Distribution team is responsible for planning and execution of shipments in support of Vertex's Cell and Gene therapy programs Manufacturing Science and Technology:
The Manufacturing Sciences and Technology Small Molecule Drug Product department is tasked with launch and lifecycle management of Vertex commercial medicines. Operational Excellence:
The mission of the Operational Excellence team is to help establish manufacturing and supply chain as strategic enablers for Vertex's growth. The Co-op will manage operational excellence initiatives supporting manufacturing and/or supply chain. Project Management:
This position will be complimentary to a project coordinator and will take on a project to support process optimization efforts. Duties will include defining a problem, gathering customer requirements, measuring and analyzing processes, and implementing improvement projects. Risk Management:
The Risk Management team works closely with multiple stakeholders within CMSC, Quality Assurance, Third Party Risk Management Office, and Corporate Risk Management to ensure we have adequate mitigation plans in place for all known risks, and tracks adherence to mitigation action due dates. What you will need to succeed: Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field of study Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future. You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before June 2026 You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January - June 2026 Program Details: Full-time, paid co-op $20.00 - 35.00 USD/hour Program Dates: January - June 2026 Application Deadline: October 31st, 2025 At Vertex, we believe that when you feel your best, you can perform at your best. That's why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you. Free 24/7 onsite gym access and free access to group exercise classes Subsidized commuter benefits- transit and parking Provided meals-free breakfast daily! Career development opportunities and events, including C Suite engagement Social events-both intern-only and company-wide Location-specific perks and extras! Recognition of National Intern Day Our Ways of Working Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible Flex Eligibility Status: In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility. Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time. Equal Opportunities Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Accessibility & Accommodations We're focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. Vertex is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com
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