2027 MBA Summer Associate Intern, Medical Information, Technology and Innovation (MITI)

Job Description

The Medical Information, Technology and Innovation (MITI) group is responsible for leading the technological advancement and innovation for Vertex’s Medical Affairs teams. MITI enables and advances internal capabilities and efficiency, and external excellence in how we interact with our HCPs in support of our medicines.

Job Description

We are seeking a strategic and innovative MBA Intern to support the transformation of Medical Affairs business processes. This role will be instrumental in designing and implementing systems, processes and technologies – including AI driven solutions that enhance quality, effectiveness, and efficiency – to ultimately increase the impact of medical insights and scientific exchange on closing care gaps. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of operational expertise, digital/AI innovation and change leadership to reimagine how Medical Affairs operates.

Our MBA internship program is designed so that you can take leadership of business-critical projects, collaborate alongside industry leaders, and become part of a diverse and inclusive culture. This coming summer, top MBA candidates from business schools around the world will be a part of a first of its kind program to develop the next generation of savvy business leaders in our 9 to 10-week opportunity designed to provide hands-on work experience in a challenging, fast-paced environment. 

MBA Intern Program Highlights 

• Gain exposure to using AI to drive impact on business-critical projects

• Understand the operations of specific groups within the Medical Affairs department that play a critical role in educating clinicians on Vertex’s innovative medicines globally.

• Experience creating an executive presentation and presenting project results to senior executive management

• Industry and career development panels via our “Lunch and Learn” speaker series

• Exposure to leading Medical Affairs experts and partner functions in Boston and International markets

Medical Affairs at Vertex: Transforms lives by connecting science to patients and patients to science. We do this through interactions with healthcare providers (HCPs) with a focus on our late development, launch, and lifecycle medicines. 

Responsibilities 

• Optimize processes and workflows to ensure consistency, compliance, and efficiency across geographies. 

• Design and implement innovative solutions (i.e., AI, automation, digital platforms) to reduce manual workload and/or increase engagement and educational impact.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, IT, Legal and Compliance to align strategy and execution.

• Develop and monitor KPIs to measure impact and continuously improve performance. 

• Communicate and visualize the output of analyses, including both written and verbal communication, to business leaders and non-technical audiences

• Management and manipulation of data (capture, validate, cleanse, transform and upload data), originating from collaborations throughout the company

• Understand and transform business needs/strategy into features or model

•  Bring an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and ethical mindset to your everyday work

• Create senior leader quality presentations on the application of data science to your project

• Participate in discovery interviews, project status meetings and project presentations with business partners and intern program leads

Qualifications 

• Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited two-year full-time MBA program
• Four to six years of work experience prior to starting their MBA program
• Background and/or experience in business transformation through process improvement including the introduction of technology including AI

• Experience within the pharmaceutical or health-sciences industries is preferred

• Experience with summarizing data analysis and translating data insights into business impact

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and execution.

• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, AI tools
• Legal authorization to work within the United States, both now and in the future.

*Please note that Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships or entry/ similar level roles within this part of the organization. 

Program Highlights

• Exposure to challenging, business-critical projects
• Opportunities for networking and professional development sessions throughout the summer
• Experience presenting project findings to senior management
• Attendance at career development panels and “Lunch and Learn” speaker series

*Applications will close on November 22nd at 11:59pm EST

Pay Range: $55 an hour

At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.

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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 select2.    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. 

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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