About the role#
The Project Management Co-Op is a 6-month experiential training program within the Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Project Management and Strategic Operations department. You will support CMC project planning, execution, and reporting. This role provides firsthand experience in drug development and involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to support decision-making processes.
What you'll do#
- Support CMC project planning, coordination, and tracking across active projects and workstreams.
- Maintain project-management tools and documentation, including schedules, risk registers, project charters, and action logs.
- Organize project information, prepare status updates, and track milestones, dependencies, and risks.
- Coordinate meeting logistics and facilitate communication among CMC, Regulatory, Quality, and Device/Human Factors stakeholders.
- Contribute to continuous-improvement initiatives, such as standardizing templates or assessing project-management tools.
- Assist with defined project assignments, including support for the Pediatric Human Factors study.
What you'll need#
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to problem-solve on the fly and manage concurrent projects effectively.
- Comfort working in situations with ambiguity and in an environment where speed is prioritized.
- Strong sense of responsibility, accountability, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Familiarity with Smartsheet, Coupa, Veeva, or Icertis is beneficial but not required.
- Currently working towards an undergraduate or advanced degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related fields.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January through July).
- Work Modality: Hybrid (requires three days per week on-site).
- Employment: Full-time (40 hours per week).
- Compensation: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour.
- Note: This is a paid position. Sponsorship is not provided.
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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