Spring 2027 Co-op, Scientific Writing and Disease

About the Role

The Vertex Scientific Writing and Disease Area Communications Co-Op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students pursuing undergraduate or advanced degrees in life sciences, journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field.

• Program Dates: January – June 2027
• Application Deadline: November 15th, 2026
• Pay Rate: $20.00 - $35.00 USD/hour

Key Responsibilities

• Support the team and business partners by helping create and execute on communications plans for pipeline announcements and content campaigns.
• Support the digital communications team on key projects, including developing website copy and drafting social media content.
• Write and produce pipeline-related content for the employee intranet by researching, writing, and packaging articles, patient and employee stories, and multimedia content.
• Support disease affinity recognition throughout the year by writing internal and external content to educate audiences and raise awareness for Vertex disease areas.
• Compile metrics from communications campaigns and provide insight to help guide the creation of media and digital strategy and planning for future initiatives.
• Provide support for ongoing communications initiatives and ad hoc projects, as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in life sciences (biology, biomedicine, pharmacology, etc.), journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with multiple, competing priorities.

• Understanding of the scientific method and scientific concepts.

• Ability to deliver results with limited direction and guidance and on tight deadlines – a self-starter.

• Highly motivated and energetic.

• Strong work ethic and tenacity.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future.

• Must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before June 2027.

• Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January – June 2027.

• Prior internship experience in communications and/or in the medical/pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry is preferred.