Vertex Fall 2025 Co-op, Supply Chain & Manufacturing (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:

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.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Business or related field
• Displays ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast paced environment.
• Possesses strong organization skills
• Possesses ability to work well both independently and in a team setting
• Detail oriented
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates the ability to assist in the execution of projects of diverse scope and complexity
• 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

DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 15, 2025

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.

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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