Vertex Spring Co-Op 2027, Project Management
Vertex Pharmaceuticals · Boston, MA
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Role summary
Vertex seeks undergraduate or graduate STEM or Business students for a 6-month cell and gene therapy project management co-op. The role involves supporting CMC project tracking, documentation, and cross-functional coordination for drug development programs targeting serious diseases.
What they're looking for
- Enrolled in undergraduate or advanced degree program in STEM or Business fields
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and work with ambiguity
- Legal authorization to work in the United States; no sponsorship available
- Available full-time (40 hours/week) January–July 2027
What you'll be doing
- Support CMC project planning, coordination, and tracking across active projects
- Maintain project management tools including schedules, risk registers, charters, and action logs
- Organize project information and prepare status updates tracking milestones and dependencies
- Coordinate meeting logistics and support cross-functional communication among stakeholders
- Contribute to process improvements such as standardizing templates and assessing new tools
Compensation$25.00–$35.00 USD/hour
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