Vertex Summer Intern 2026, Clinical Data Management & Metrics

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 Clinical Data Management & Metrics internship program is a multi-week experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate or advanced degree in Biotechnology, Data Analytics, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field of study. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth-minded, an internship at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our Risk-based Study Management functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career.

The application deadline for this internship is November 30th. 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. For any questions or concerns, please contact early_talent@vrtx.com.

What you will be doing:

We will have various positions within our functional areas, including but not limited to:

• Clinical Data Strategy and Management: responsible for the clinical data strategy for all studies, programs, phases and therapeutic areas. The team consists of various disciplines including Data Management project management, GCO resourcing, medical coding, IWRS, CTMS, Risk Based Study Management, eCOA, decentralized trials strategy, clinical and operational data systems and quality.
• Clinical Sciences: focused on bringing scientific rigor to the clinical development process for innovative therapies. The role spans many areas of the development process, from oversight of trial committees and key opinion leader (KOL) interactions in the clinical space, to analysis of trial data, creation and review of trial documents and day-to-day trial conduct. The CS intern will focus on learning the nuances of data analysis in a clinical trial setting.
• Patient and Site Engagement: help to revise the structure of the team Sharepoint site, consolidating information and making it more accessible for the newly expanded team. There will be additional tasks including updating country intelligence repository, QCing documents for IRB/EC submissions and filing said documents in the Trial Master File.
• Patient Strategy: The intern supporting PS team will partner a clinical program lead to refine processes across functions between clinical, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain teams. The intern will help in the coordination of mobilization data from our ongoing trials and help support new mobilization efforts for new cell and gene therapy trials. The intern will also support on-going department standardization and document development initiatives.
• Risk Based Study Management : The Intern will be part of the Risk-based Study Management (RBSM)team at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, primarily supporting the RBSM applications validation activities as well as the growth and continuous improvement of the risk-based study management process. As an individual contributor, the intern will work closely with members of the Risk-based Study Management Team, Clinical Trial Study Teams and other teams involved in Risk-based Study Management processes.

What you will need to succeed:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, majoring in Biotechnology, Data Analytics, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field of study.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future. Please note that Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships or entry level roles within this part of the organization.
• You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before August 2026
• You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from May - August 2026
  

Program Details:

• Full-time, paid internship $20.00 - 32.00 USD/hour
• Program Dates: May - August 2026
• Application Deadline: November 30th, 2025
  

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: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status:
In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:

1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select

2. 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.

Equal Opportunities
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.

Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Accessibility & Accommodations
We're focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. Vertex is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. 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 ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com.

Export Control Notice
This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant's ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role, Vertex is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.

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. For any questions or concerns, please contact early_talent@vrtx.com.

Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. 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.

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 ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com