Vertex Spring 2026 Co-op, Human Resources Operations and AI Process Design and Build

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 Human Resources Co-Op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards graduate or advanced degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Process Improvement/Operations, Artificial Intelligence/Data Science with HR applications, or other related fields. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth-minded, a co-op at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our manufacturing functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career.

The application deadline for this co-op is October 31st. 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:

The HR Operations, Innovation, and Transformation team at Vertex is focused on driving strategic change across the HR function through process optimization, technology enablement, and organizational effectiveness. This team partners closely with stakeholders across HR and the broader enterprise to deliver on a multi-year roadmap aimed at transforming how HR delivers value to the business.
 

The HR Co-Op will support the execution of the 2026 HR Operations and Transformation Roadmap, working directly with the Project Management and Strategic Operations Lead. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in HR transformation initiatives, project management, and emerging technologies such as AI and intelligent agents.

The Co-Op will be responsible for supporting key initiatives within the HR transformation portfolio. Day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Project Support & Execution
  • Assist in managing project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
  • Support the development and tracking of project plans using tools like Smartsheet, Asana, or MS Project.
  • Contribute to status reporting and risk/issue tracking.
• Innovation & Technology Enablement
  • Collaborate on the design and deployment of AI-powered agents and automation tools to enhance HR service delivery.
  • Conduct research and benchmarking on emerging HR technologies and process improvement methodologies.