Spring Co-Op 2027, Global Logistics

About the role

At Vertex, our mission is to tackle serious diseases and change lives for the better. 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.

The Vertex Global Logistics Co-Op is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently pursuing an undergraduate or advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, Data Analytics, Operations Management, or related fields. You’ll gain meaningful experience in our PD Media Development functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career.

The Global Logistics Co-op supports advancement of strategic initiatives, improving business processes, and driving visibility to logistics performance across Vertex’s global supply chain and manufacturing network. This role provides hands-on experience in pharmaceutical supply chain strategy, transportation and warehousing, performance management, process standardization, and continuous improvement. You’ll support a variety of projects and analyses designed to improve effectiveness, scalability, and consistency of Global Logistics, with exposure to end-to-end pharmaceutical logistics including transportation, warehousing, temperature-controlled supply chains, logistics service providers, and cross-functional collaboration in a global regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Logistics Strategy & Transformation
  • Support strategic projects and initiatives focused on improving effectiveness, scalability, service, cost, and capabilities of the Global Logistics organization.
  • Conduct research, benchmarking, and analysis to identify logistics industry trends, emerging capabilities, risks, and applicable opportunities.
  • Support development and maintenance of Global Logistics strategic roadmap, project plans, business cases, presentations, and other decision-support materials.
  • Participate in cross-functional projects and working sessions and assist with tracking actions, deliverables, milestones, and business outcomes.
  • Support logistics supplier and capability assessments including analysis of service offerings, network capabilities, technology, and performance.
  • Support evaluation of emerging technology and AI-enabled use cases within Global Logistics, including opportunity identification, business value assessment, and development of recommendations or pilot concepts.
• Performance, Data & Analytics
  • Assist in collection, analysis, reporting, and visualization of logistics performance data, including metrics related to service, cost, quality, compliance, and supplier performance.
  • Support development and enhancement of performance scorecards, dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting.
  • Analyze logistics data to identify trends, root causes, improvement opportunities, and insights to support business decisions.
  • Support preparation for supplier business reviews and internal performance and governance meetings.
• Operational Exposure
  • Gain exposure to transportation and warehousing operations supporting Vertex’s global pharmaceutical supply chain.
  • Support selected operational analyses or improvement initiatives as business priorities and development opportunities arise.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, Data Analytics, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Previous internship, co-op, academic project, or other experience related to supply chain, operations, logistics, analytics, or project management preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools preferred.
• Interest and experience with emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation, and their application to supply chain, logistics, analytics, and business process improvement.
• Comfortable working with data to identify trends, develop insights, and support business decision-making.
• Interest in supply chain strategy, transportation, warehousing, process improvement, and performance management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Ability to work independently while seeking guidance when appropriate.
• Exposure to ERP, transportation management, warehouse management, or other supply chain systems is a plus.
• Interest in pharmaceutical/biotechnology supply chains, cold chain logistics, and working in a regulated global environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future. Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships/co-ops or entry-level roles within this part of the organization.
• Must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before May 2027.
• Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January – July 2027.

Pay

$25.00 – $35.00 USD/hour

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week, January – July 2027. Hybrid (Boston): three days per week on-site. Flex designation subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Benefits

• 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

This role is a temporary position with a third-party agency partner that provides services to Vertex. The selected individual will be an employee of that third-party agency; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment will be presented by the third-party.

Application deadline: November 15, 2026. Vertex reviews applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to close the posting prior to the listed deadline.