About the role#
The Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA) Strategy and Operations Co-Op is a six-month experiential program for students pursuing an advanced degree in business, life sciences, or related fields. Working directly with the Chief of Staff to the Senior Vice President of GRA, you will help organize and drive key operational activities. This role focuses on building automated, AI-enabled processes that improve how our leadership team tracks progress and communicates across the organization. You will own specific projects from start to finish and present your final recommendations to the GRA leadership team.
What you'll do#
- Build an automated annual operating calendar for leadership and departmental activities, including town halls, planning cycles, and budget milestones.
- Support the planning and logistics for Regulatory Affairs Leadership Team (RALT) meetings, including agenda management and drafting meeting recaps.
- Create a decision log and action tracker to manage follow-ups and status reporting.
- Maintain current-state organizational charts and contribute to monthly department newsletters.
- Support an active key transition project within the department.
- Use technology and AI tools to simplify and automate repeatable work, ensuring processes run on a set schedule with minimal manual effort.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a business-focused or science-focused graduate program.
- Participation in a formal co-op or experiential learning program.
- Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
- Ability to organize ambiguous work, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and work independently.
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Availability to work full-time (40 hours per week) from January through June 2027.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
- The position is available in an on-site or hybrid capacity.
- This is a full-time, paid co-op assignment.
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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