Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Spring 2027 Co-op, Business Process Excellence, HR Transformation
Boston, MA · Intern · Internship
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About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- The Business Process Excellence team at Vertex is focused on improving how HR delivers services to employees, managers and candidates through process redesign, technology enablement and continuous improvement.
- This team partners closely with stakeholders across HR and the broader enterprise to move HR services from design into day-to-day operation and to measure the value they deliver to the business.
- he Business Process Excellence, HR Transformation Co-op will support the launch and continuous improvement of redesigned HR services.
- The Co-op will support the continuous improvement of Vertex's redesigned HR services.
- 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
- 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.
- This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner that provides services to Vertex.
Skills
- 3+ years of full-time professional work experience prior to graduate school.
- Consulting experience (management, operations or HR) strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience taking a process improvement from analysis through implementation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- HR experience is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Familiarity with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) is a plus.
- Comfort with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is beneficial.
- Full-time, paid co-op $30.00 - 35.00 USD/hour
- Free 24/7 onsite gym access and free access to group exercise classes.
- Subsidized commuter benefits- transit and parking
Compensation
- 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.
- The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting.
- This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards.
Benefits
- Flexible & Supportive: We offer flexible work options with Flex @ Vertex and prioritize your wellbeing.
- At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends.
Company info
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- 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
Visa & Work Authorization
- Please note that Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships/co-ops or entry level roles within this part of the organization.
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