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MBA Summer Associate Intern, Congress Operations

MBA Summer Associate Intern, Congress Operations

VertexBoston, MA, US
5 days ago
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  • Full-time
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MBA Summer Associate Intern, Congress Operations

Congress Operations is a team within the Medical Operations department in Medical Affairs. The Congress Operations Team is responsible for leading the congress planning process across Vertex to ensure there is an integrated plan for the congress and Vertex can meet our company goals at these meetings.

We are seeking a strategic and innovative leader to play a critical role in the transformation of our Congress Operations processes. Offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the evolution of our operating model as we scale to support a growing number of congresses across multiple therapeutic areas.

The department is currently revamping our core business processes and evolving them to adapt to our growing number of disease area congresses to enable quality, effectiveness, and efficiency. This will include the introduction of new systems and ways of working and this role will support the development, implementation and measurement of these optimized processes and ways of working.

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 strategic operations within a leading biotech company
  • Hands-on experience in process transformation and stakeholder engagement
  • Opportunity to contribute to high-impact initiatives that share how Vertex shows up at global medical congresses
  • 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

Key Responsibilities :

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess current congress planning workflows and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Support the design and implementation of optimized processes, including documentation, training materials, and change management strategies.
  • Assist in evaluating and introducing new systems and tools to enhance planning efficiency and data tracking.
  • Develop metrics and dashboards to measure the impact of congress activities and operational improvements.
  • Conduct stakeholder interviews and synthesize insights to inform process redesign.
  • Communicate and visualize the output of analyses, including both written and verbal communication, to business leaders and non-technical audiences.
  • 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 with a healthcare, strategy, operations, or related field.
  • Four to six years of work experience prior to starting their MBA program.
  • Experience within the pharmaceutical or health-sciences industries is preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; experience with process improvement or change management is a plus.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively across functions.
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and execution.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel.
  • 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.
  • 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.

    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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