Job Description
The Vertex Internship Program offers students the opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry from a hands-on perspective. You will be working closely with and learning from some of the brightest people in the industry. When you join our internship program you should not be surprised to see that our environment is one that is innovative and team oriented, where collaboration is not just a word, and "we are relentless" is in everything we do. Students can expect to be challenged by their project plan, connect with other interns, and feel valued by the Vertex community. Not only will interns learn about their day-to-day tasks through their specific work assignments, but they will interact and have exposure to our organizational leaders and their teams.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive individual to join our Global Human Resources team as a Summer Intern. This is an excellent opportunity for a student to gain hands-on experience in HR and contribute to our organization's success. Our HR department is comprised of multiple HR disciplines and capabilities, such as Talent Development, Talent Acquisition, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity, Total Rewards, Organizational Design, People Experience, People Analytics and HR Business Partnering. The actual project(s) assigned for this Summer Intern to make an impact will be determined prior to intern starting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to HR projects, such as employee engagement initiatives, planning ERN summit, and supporting talent development initiatives.
- Conduct analysis on Talent Development initiatives and their overall impact to the business, such as analyzing feedback on manager eco-system trainings and Healthy Teams toolkit.
- Conduct research and analysis on HR best practices and trends to support continuous improvement in HR processes.
- Support the performance management process by assisting in goal-setting, performance evaluations, and feedback sessions.
- Assist in the implementation and administration of HR programs and policies, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including preparing reports, and coordinating HR events.
Benefits:
- Hands-on experience and exposure to various HR functions.
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive HR team.
- Professional development and learning opportunities.
- Networking opportunities with professionals in the field.
- Competitive internship stipend.
- Commuter reimbursement (up to $475 per month)
- Free breakfast on-site M-F
- Unlimited access to on-site fitness center
Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or advanced degree program in Human Resource Management or related discipline.
- Strong interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources
- Knowledge of HR principles and best practices from coursework
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong organizational, analytical, and collaborative skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Permanent legal authorization to work in the United States
- Candidate must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before May 2025
- Candidate must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from May - August 2025
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.
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 [email protected]
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What We Do
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases.
We discovered and developed the first medicines to treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis (CF), a rare, life-threatening genetic disease. In addition to clinical development programs in CF, Vertex has more than a dozen ongoing research programs focused on the underlying mechanisms of other serious diseases.
Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, our corporate headquarters is now located in Boston’s Innovation District, and our international headquarters is in London, United Kingdom. We currently employ approximately 3,500 people in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia and Latin America with nearly two-thirds of our staff dedicated to research and development.
Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry’s top places to work by Science Magazine, The Boston Globe, Boston Business Journal and the San Diego Business Journal. Our research and medicines have also received esteemed recognitions, including the Robert J. Beall Therapeutics Development Award, the French Prix Galien and the British Pharmacological Society awards.
