About the role#
The CASGEVY Change Management Co-Op is a 6-month program designed for students pursuing a degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Quality/Regulatory, Business Operations, or related fields. You will gain hands-on experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS), lifecycle management, and operational excellence within a regulated manufacturing environment. This role focuses on supporting the end-to-end change control process while exploring the integration of AI tools and content standardization.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate, transmit, and track active change controls across internal teams and contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs).
- Monitor project timelines and follow up with stakeholders to ensure change controls remain on track for timely completion.
- Contribute to status reporting and the development of metrics related to active change controls.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and create new change control templates.
- Support the development of AI-enabled content guidance and refine master AI guidelines for drafting documentation.
- Partner with your manager on an Operational Excellence initiative to build a lean, scalable solution for change control planning and prioritization.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks against deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate across functional teams.
- An interest in quality systems, process improvement, lean principles, and AI applications in a biotech environment.
- Experience with structured data, templates, or documentation systems is preferred.
- Exposure to QMS, lifecycle management, or change control concepts is a plus.
- Must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before May 2027.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Modality: Hybrid (requires working on-site three days per week).
- Duration: Full-time (40 hours per week) from January through July 2027.
- Compensation: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour.
- Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided for this role.
About Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company founded in 1989. It focuses on scientific research to develop medicines for serious diseases such as cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, and various forms of pain. The company maintains its global headquarters in Boston and operates research and commercial sites across the globe. It employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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