Vertex Fall Co-op 2026, AI 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.
  

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

Your Impact
The Vertex's AI and Governance co-op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate or advanced degree in Information Systems or similar fields. 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.

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:

• Innovate with Agentic AI Solutions: Collaborate with business and technical team to identify, design and build cutting-edge AI-driven solutions that streamline and automate critical processes, including information gathering, requirement definition, and project documentation for one or more high-impact portfolio projects.
• Be the Bridge Between Teams: Act as a key liaison between business stakeholders and data platform teams, driving essential data cataloging efforts. Your insights will directly influence the user experience of tools like Collibra and Data Marketplace, ensuring they are intuitive and business-user friendly.

Responsibilities:

• Developing AI Solutions:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for Agentic AI solutions.
  • Design and build tools to automate tasks such as information gathering, requirement definition, and project documentation.
  • Test and refine agents to ensure they meet business needs and improve operational efficiency.
  • Deliverables : 1-2 agents that help improve the throughput and efficiency of the Engg Governance team
  • Contacts: G&A Data Engg pod, DSE BA's, DSE Engg governance team, DSE Leadership team

• Driving Data Governance Initiatives:
  • Support data cataloging efforts by partnering with business teams to organize and document critical data assets.
  • Provide input to the Collibra and Data Marketplace teams to enhance the user experience, ensuring tools are intuitive and business-user friendly.
  • Deliverables : Ensure 1 Functional domain is comprehensively cataloged with KPIs, business terminology, and data products available in an intuitive manner for business teams to leverage effectively.
  • Contacts: G&A business data product owners, G&A Data Engg pod, DSE Engg governance team, DSE Platform teams
• Other expectations:
  • Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and project reviews to share insights and contribute to decision-making
  • Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring alignment on goals and priorities
  • Communicate progress and challenges effectively to ensure project milestones are met.

What you will need to succeed:

• Currently enrolled an undergraduate or graduate program pursuing a degree in Information Systems or a relate field.
• Basic understanding of Agentic AI frameworks and tools available on the market
• Curiosity to learn and ability to get hands-on experience building AI agents
• 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 available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from July - December 2026

Program Details:

• Full-time, paid co-op $20.00 - 35.00 USD/hour
• Program Dates: July - December 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 - 3 days onsite

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

Equal Opportunities
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 is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Accessibility & Accommodations
We're focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. Vertex is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. 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

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). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant's ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role, Vertex is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.

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.

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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