Vertex Fall 2025 Co-op, ESG and Corporate Responsibility (Boston, MA)

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:

As a member of Vertex's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Responsibility (CR) team, the co-op will help research and advance key projects to support Vertex's ESG ambitions. The work will span multiple subject areas, including but not limited to environmental sustainability, access to medicines in lower income countries, and mandatory and voluntary external reporting. The wide scope of the role will allow the co-op to gain experience and exposure to a variety of functional areas across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Potential assignments include:

• Benchmark industry companies regarding ESG efforts, including positions taken on select ESG topics, and providing recommendations when appropriate
• Support mandatory external disclosures including CSRD and country-specific disclosures
• Assist with the development and entry of Vertex's annual CDP submission
• Track current and emerging global ESG regulations, standards, and reporting frameworks - including the coordination of submission requirements and due dates across Vertex global entities.
• Prepare presentation decks to support key meetings

Qualifications:

• Graduate or undergraduate students pursuing a degree in sustainability, business, law, government or communication OR with demonstrated interest in health/medicine/public policy.
• Excellent research skills.
• Organized, efficient, clear communication and writing style. Creative.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work with a variety of colleagues.
• Project management experience to support various workstreams is a plus
• Experience with process documentation is a plus
• Legal authorizationto 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.

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