Vertex Co-op Program – ESG & Corporate Responsibility

March 21, 2025
$35 / hour

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Job Description

About the Company:

Vertex is a global biotechnology company focused on scientific innovation. They are committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination, ensuring a fair and inclusive workplace for all. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Description: Vertex Co-op Program – ESG & Corporate Responsibility

The Vertex Co-op Program provides students with hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical industry, working alongside leading professionals in an innovative and collaborative environment. The program emphasizes teamwork, challenges students through project assignments, and fosters a sense of community. Co-ops gain exposure to various functional areas and interact with organizational leaders.

Job Summary:

As a member of Vertex’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Responsibility (CR) team, the co-op will contribute to key projects supporting Vertex’s ESG ambitions. This involves research and advancement across multiple areas, including:

• Environmental sustainability
• Access to medicines in lower-income countries
• Mandatory and voluntary external reporting (e.g., CSRD and country-specific disclosures)

The role offers broad exposure to various business functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Potential assignments may include:

Benchmarking industry companies on ESG efforts and providing recommendations.
Supporting mandatory external disclosures, such as CSRD and country-specific reports.
Assisting in the development and submission of Vertex’s annual CDP report.
Tracking current and emerging global ESG regulations, standards, and reporting frameworks, coordinating submission requirements and deadlines across global entities.
Preparing presentation decks for key meetings.

Qualifications:

• Graduate or undergraduate student pursuing a degree in sustainability, business, law, government, communications, or demonstrating strong interest in health/medicine/public policy.
Excellent research skills.
Organized, efficient communication and writing style.
Creativity.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate.
• Project management experience (a plus).
• Experience with process documentation (a plus).
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. (No sponsorship provided for internships or entry-level roles in this area).
• Enrollment in an advanced degree program if graduating before July 2025.
• Availability to work full-time (40 hours/week) from July to December 2025.

Program Details:

Dates: July – December 2025
Schedule: Full-time
Pay Range: $20.00 – $35.00 USD/hour

Important Note: This is a temporary role with a third-party agency. The selected candidate will be employed by the agency, with compensation and benefits determined by them. The pay range provided is an estimate.