Job Description

The Vertex Co-op Program offers students the opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry from a hands-on perspective. You will be working closely with and learning from some of the brightest people in the industry. When you join our co-op program you should not be surprised to see that our environment is one that is innovative and team oriented, where collaboration is not just a word, and "we are relentless" is in everything we do. Students can expect to be challenged by their project plan, connect with other co-ops, and feel valued by the Vertex community. Not only will co-ops learn about their day-to-day tasks through their specific work assignments, but they will interact and have exposure to our organizational leaders and their teams.

Job Summary:

Help us design the future of how science gets done.

Join Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ Operational Excellence team at our internal manufacturing site in Boston, where you’ll play a hands-on role in creating a digital experience that improves how our development teams collaborate, access data, and drive therapies from bench to clinic. You’ll partner with experts across formulation development, analytical development, and manufacturing to build a user-friendly internal landing page that supports faster, clearer, and more connected decision-making.

This role is ideal for a data-savvy student with an interest in UX/UI design, digital product development, and real-world impact in the life sciences.

Key Responsibilities:

This role will support the UX/UI design and development of a landing page for our internal Customers, which will serve as a hub to streamline communication, coordination, and exchange of information. The landing page will be built on a custom graph database platform, already in place and in use.

Day-to-Day Duties:

• Build a user-friendly information hub using our graph database platform. You'll work with platform developers to solve technical issues and learn how to best use the system.
• Work with our VMC Operational Excellence team members to translate “Voice of the Scientist” input into useful knowledge hub features that help Scientists and Manufacturing personnel do their jobs better.
• Work with another co-op student who focuses on how data is organized and managed, to ensure everything connects properly behind the scenes.
• Test what you built with actual users to make sure it's easy to use and make improvements based on their feedback.
• Write easy-to-follow guides and help documentation for users, plus a manual for future team members who will maintain the site.

Why this Role is Exciting:

• You’ll create a real, functional digital product used by Vertex scientists and engineers.
• You’ll bridge the gap between human-centered design and complex scientific and manufacturing data.
• You’ll learn how cross-functional teams come together to make cutting-edge therapies possible.
• You’ll walk away with tangible portfolio pieces and a deeper understanding of how digital transformation happens in biopharmaceutical sciences.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in one of the following fields:
  • Data Science
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • User Experience (UX) Design
  • Computer Science or Information Systems
  • Bioinformatics or Biomedical Engineering (with demonstrated UX or data visualization experience)

Technical Skills:

• Strong familiarity with graph data models or knowledge graphs (e.g., Neo4j, RDF-based systems), or a demonstrated interest and willingness to learn quickly
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Excel dashboards.
• Experience with programming for data analysis (e.g., Python, SQL, R).
• Understanding of human-centered design principles and best practices for intuitive navigation and visual hierarchy.
• Ability to take high-level requirements and translate them into actionable design and functionality.
• Exposure to semantic ontologies (e.g. NIIMBL), preferred.
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS/JavaScript or low-code platforms for rapid prototyping, preferred.

Communication & Collaboration:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Initiative & Learning Agility:

• Willingness to learn new tools and methodologies.
• Curiosity and problem-solving mindset. Comfortable asking clarifying questions, proposing design options and troubleshooting ambiguities.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future. Please note that Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships or entry level roles within this part of the organization.
• Candidate must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before July 2025
• Candidate must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from July - December 2025

Program Dates: July - December 2025, Full Time

Pay Range 20.00 – 35.00 USD/hour

This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner that provides services to Vertex. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of that third-party agency; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency upon offer. The range provided is a reasonable estimate for the pay range for this job at the time of posting. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

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.

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