Vertex Fall Co-op 2026, Strategic Operations, Innovation & Change Management

Job Description Kickstart your career at Vertex! Our mission is to tackle serious diseases and change lives for the better, for the future. We give you the skills, insights, and career guidance to be an important part of that future and turn your potential into progression. What You Will Be Doing Communicate and support change management for key projects, helping turn complex changes into clear, simple messages and supporting the transition from project mode to steady state by updating internal content and creating evergreen materials. Help colleagues use AI and surface useful insights, drafting Tips & Tricks, infographics, or other materials aligned with existing guidance and creating a simple overview of key AI tools. Improve how information is shared at the site by refreshing and organizing content on the internal website and in biweekly site updates so employees can quickly find reliable, up‑to‑date information. Qualifications Currently enrolled in a master’s degree program (preferred) or a bachelor’s degree program in business, communications, information science, data/analytics, life sciences, or a related field. In good academic standing and eligible for a full‑time co‑op during the placement period. Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable turning complex topics into clear, simple messages for non‑experts. Interest in how AI and new tools can support knowledge work; prior AI experience is helpful but not required. Ability to organize information from multiple sources into concise summaries or frameworks. Solid attention to detail and basic project management skills (planning tasks, meeting deadlines, following through). Curious, creative, proactive, and comfortable asking questions to understand context and stakeholder needs. Enjoys collaborating with people in different roles and levels across a team or organization. Capacity to work full‑time onsite in San Diego, CA. Legal authorization to work in the United States; Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships or entry‑level roles within this organization. Must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before December 2026. Must be available to work full‑time, 40 hours per week, from July – December 2026. Program Details Full‑time, paid co‑op $20.00 – 32.00 USD per hour Program dates: July – December 2026 Application deadline: April 3, 2026 Benefits 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—intern‑only and company‑wide Location‑specific perks and extras Recognition of National Intern Day Equal Opportunity & Accessibility 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. Vertex will consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Export Control Notice This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant's ability to access export‑controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. Vertex is unable to sponsor non‑U.S. persons to apply for an export control license. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vertex Pharmaceuticals