Vertex Fall Co-op 2026, Application and Product Management

Vertex Pharmaceuticals•Boston, MA

2d•$20 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Ready to apply? Submit your application and let’s turn possibilities into reality! Your Impact The Vertex Enterprise Applications and Analytics co-op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate or advanced degree in Project Management or Human Resources-related fields of study. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth-minded, a co-op at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our DTE functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career. The application deadline for this co-op is April 3rd. 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. Important Notice Regarding Internship and Co-op Inquiries At Vertex Pharmaceuticals, we are committed to providing a fair and structured recruitment process for all students interested in internship and co-op opportunities. To ensure consistency and equity, all student applications must go through our Early Talent Acquisition Team. Due to the high volume of interest, we are unable to respond to individual solicitation. Direct solicitation to Vertex employees- including senior leaders via email will result in removal from the recruiting process. We appreciate your enthusiasm and interest in Vertex. To be considered for internship or co-op roles, please apply directly through our official application channels. ( https://www.vrtx.com/careers/career-growth-and-opportunities/co-ops/ ) Thank you for respecting our process and helping us maintain a fair experience for all candidates. What you will be doing: As a Co-op Student in Application & Product Management, you’ll work closely with the DTE team, developers and designers to support the entire product lifecycle for HR applications. You’ll help gather user feedback, analyze product performance, assist with feature planning, and contribute to improving our applications. This role offers exposure to both the strategic and tactical aspects of product management, from understanding customer needs to supporting product launches. You’ll participate in product meetings, conduct user research, help maintain product documentation, and use data to inform product decisions. We’ll also ensure you have mentorship and learning opportunities throughout your term to develop skills that will serve you well in your career.

Requirements

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and majoring in Project Management, Human Resources, or a related field
Legal authorization to 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.
You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before December 2026
You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from July – December 2026

Responsibilities

Collaborate with team members to deliver high-quality product features.
Conduct research and analysis to support product development and decision-making.
Assist in testing and quality assurance to ensure product reliability and performance.
Document processes, workflows, and technical specifications to support team operations.
Facilitate daily stand-up meetings to ensure team alignment and progress tracking.
Assist in organizing and scheduling Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
Collaborate with the Product Owners to maintain and prioritize the product backlog.
Support the team in identifying and addressing blockers to maintain workflow efficiency.
Promote Agile best practices and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Track and document sprint progress using tools like sprint boards and generate relevant reports.