Vertex Fall Co-op 2026, Biometrics and Real-World Analytics

Role Summary

The Vertex Fall Co-op 2026 in Biometrics and Real-World Analytics provides hands-on experience analyzing biometric data and real-world evidence (RWE). You will bridge technical teams and business stakeholders, translating data-driven insights into actionable strategies. You will work on real projects in a collaborative environment designed for growth.

Responsibilities

• Autogenerate Tables, Figures, and Listings (TFLs) for biometric data analysis using AI tools.
• Real World Analytics: Validate Data Analysis Plan (DAP) and create SAS codes from the Statistical Programming Plan (SPP).
• Process Optimization: identify pain points in workflows across multiple vendor contractors and propose improvements.
• Business Requirements Elicitation and Documentation: gather and document BRDs, translate business needs into technical specifications, and conduct stakeholder interviews/workshops.
• Deliverables: BRDs and process flow diagrams; meeting notes and summaries.
• Timeline: initial requirements gathering during the first month, with ongoing updates as projects progress.
• Interactions: regular meetings with product managers, business leaders, and technical teams.
• Project Support and Coordination: assist in managing timelines, deliverables, and milestones; track progress and address risks.
• Deliverables: project plans, status reports, risk assessments, and documentation of milestones.
• Timeline: ongoing with deadlines tied to project phases.
• Interactions: collaborate with project managers, team leads, and external vendors as applicable.
• Process Improvement and Innovation: identify inefficiencies and propose improvements; support the implementation of new tools, systems, or methodologies.
• Deliverables: process improvement proposals and implementation plans, and training materials for team members.
• Timeline: mid to late internship, depending on project scope and complexity.
• Interactions: work with process owners, IT teams, and end-users to implement and refine solutions.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; Vertex does not sponsor internships in this division.
• You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before December 2026.
• You must be available to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) from July to December 2026.

Skills

• Data analysis and interpretation of biometric data and real-world evidence (RWE).
• Proficiency with SAS programming and translating SPSS/Programming Plans into code.
• Requirements elicitation, documentation, and strong stakeholder communication.
• Process improvement and cross-functional project coordination.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

Education

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.