Vertex Spring Co-Op 2027, Analytical Development, Statistics

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 Analytical Development, Statistics Co-Op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards an advanced degree in Statistics or Biostatistics, 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 CGT Analytical Development 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: Analytical development is focused on developing assays to show the potency of drug products and candidates. This co-op would support this work by guiding and performing data analysis for biologics programs in accordance with USP guidance. A project would be to use PLA 3.0 software to create a data analysis template, for different projects. The main goal would be to ensure rigorous and appropriate statistical analysis in a tool that can be used by scientists. This would require interacting with all team members to learn assays and help to apply USP guidance for analyses. What you will need to succeed: Enrolled in a graduate program (Master's preferred) in Statistics or Biostatistics, or another related field Use of analysis software (PLA 3.0) Individual must be able to learn and interpret USP guidance, apply it to anlyses of data for biologics programs Utilize statistical modeling and inference (regression, mixed effects model, Bayesian simulation etc.) as well as programming (Python, R, ect) 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 $30.00 – 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: On-Site Eligible in Boston Flex Eligibility Status: On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility. 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