Spring 2027 Co-op, Environmental, Social and Governance

Job Description

Kickstart Your Career at Vertex! 
Are you ready to make a real impact? At Vertex, our mission is to tackle serious diseases and to change lives, for the better, for the future. Our aim is to give you the skills, insights, and career guidance to be an important part of that future; to turn your potential into progression. As a Vertex intern or co-op, you’ll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented teams, and learn from industry leaders. We’re passionate about innovation, inclusion, and supporting your growth—inside and outside the lab. 

Why Vertex? 

• Real Projects: You’ll work on assignments that make a real impact, not just busy work. 

• Mentorship & Networking: Connect with leaders and peers who want to see you succeed through professional networks, connections, and collaborations that will shape your longer-term career. 

• Flexible & Supportive: We offer flexible work options with Flex @ Vertex and prioritize your wellbeing. 

• Inclusive Culture: Collaboration and inclusion are embedded in everything we do. 

• Career Launchpad: Build skills, explore career paths, and get guidance for your future career. 

Your Impact

The Vertex ESG Co-Op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate or advanced degree in Sustainability, Business, Government, Communications, or a related field with demonstrated interest in health/medicine/public policy. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth-minded, a co-op at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our Corporate Responsibility functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career. 

The application deadline for this co-op is November 15th, 2026. Please note that Vertex reviews applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to close this job posting prior to the listed deadline. Applicants can expect to receive an update about their application before or shortly after the application deadline. 

Ready to apply? Submit your application and let’s turn possibilities into reality! 

What you will be doing: 
As a member of Vertex’s and Corporate Responsibility (CR) team, the co-op will help research and advance key projects to support Vertex’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) priorities. The work will span multiple subject areas, including but not limited to environmental sustainability, access to medicines, 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:

• Support data collection for Vertex’s annual Corporate Responsibility Report. 
• Support mandatory external disclosures including 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.
• Benchmark industry including positions taken on select topics, and providing recommendations when appropriate.
• Prepare presentation decks to support key meetings.

What you will need to succeed: 

• Graduate or undergraduate students pursuing a degree in sustainability, business, government or communications OR with demonstrated interest in health/medicine/public policy.
• Excellent research and data analysis skills.
• Organized, efficient, clear communication and writing style. Creative.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work with a variety of colleague.
• Project management experience to support various workstreams is a plus.
• Experience with process documentation is a plus.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future. Please note that Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships/co-ops or entry level roles within this part of the organization. 
• You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before June 2027 
• You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January – June 2027 

Program Details:  

• Full-time, paid co-op $20.00-35.00 USD/hour 

• Program Dates: January – June 2027 

• Application Deadline: November 15th, 2026

At Vertex, we believe that when you feel your best, you can perform at your best. That’s why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you. 

• 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—both intern-only and company-wide 
• Location-specific perks and extras! 
• Recognition of National Intern Day 
   

Our Ways of Working 
Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible 

Flex Eligibility Status:
In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:  

- Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.  

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.

At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.

At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.

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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