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

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
50 Northern Avenue (Show on map)
Oct 02, 2025

Job Description

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

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 leader to drive the transformation of our Medical Information department. This team serves as the global front-line support for HCPs seeking information about Vertex's medicines. As our portfolio and geographic footprint expand, we are scaling our operations to meet increasing demand with excellence.

This role will be instrumental in designing and implementing systems, processes and technologies - including AI driven solutions that enhance quality, effectiveness, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of operational expertise, digital innovation and change leadership to reimagine how Medical Information operates globally.

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 10-week opportunity designed to provide hands-on work experience in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

MBA Intern Program Highlights

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

  • Understand the operations of the Medical Information department as the front-line support for HCPs with questions about 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 improve response quality.

  • 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

  • Fourto six years of work experience prior to starting their MBA program

  • Legal authorization to work in the United States, both now and in the future. Please note that Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships, entry level, or similar level roles within this part of the organization.

  • 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

Pay Range:

$55 - $55

Disclosure Statement:

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

Flex Designation:

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

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 select
2. 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.

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

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