Responsibilities

• Support the team and business partners by helping create and execute on communications plans for pipeline announcements and content campaigns (such as launching a video series).
• Support our digital communications team on key projects, including developing website copy and drafting social media content related to program milestones, disease recognition and pipeline-related conferences.
• Write and produce pipeline-related content for our employee intranet by researching, writing and packaging articles, patient and employee stories and multimedia content.
• Support disease affinity recognition throughout the year by writing internal and external content to educate our audiences and raise awareness for Vertex disease areas.
• Compile metrics from communications campaigns and provide insight to help guide creation of media and digital strategy and planning for future initiatives.
• Provide support for ongoing communications initiatives and ad hoc projects, as needed.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master's degree in life sciences (biology, biomedicine, pharmacology, etc.), journalism, communications, marketing or a related field.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with multiple, competing priorities.
• Understanding of the scientific method and scientific concepts.
• Prior internship experience in communications and/or in the medical/pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry preferred.
• Ability to deliver results with limited direction and guidance and on tight deadlines – a self-starter.
• Highly motivated and energetic.
• Strong work ethic and tenacity.
• 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

Preferred

• Prior internship experience in communications and/or in the medical/pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry preferred.

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