Vertex Spring 2026 Co-op, Technology Operations - Packaging

Role Summary

Vertex Spring 2026 Co-op, Technology Operations - Packaging

Responsibilities

• The Tech Ops Packaging group supports the development (pre-filing development work and filing documentation), launch (creation and validation of production processes), and long-term maintenance of all packaging related activities, including support in selection of appropriate Contract Manufacturing Organizations to fulfill packaging related business needs.
• Assisting in the preparation of plans, designs, methods of data collection, and reports.
• Creating materials and tools to support upcoming and ongoing process improvement initiatives, specifically the development of a project intake tool, including expected timelines for each task, to aide cross functional partners that require support from the packaging group.
• Conducting process mapping working sessions on business and technical processes to support the creation of the project intake tool.
• Testing of primary and secondary packaging components in support of various product launches in 2024, including drafting reports for review.
• Meet virtually with existing Contract Manufacturers and Material Suppliers.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Packaging Sciences, Packaging Engineering, Pharmaceutical Packaging, or another related field
• Experience with SmartSheet or PowerBI preferred
• Interested in pursuing a career in pharmaceutical packaging
• Strong written communication skills
• Experience with MS Office applications (Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future. Please note that Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships or entry level roles within this part of the organization.
• You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before June 2026
• You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January ‚Äì June 2026

Education

• Program expects undergraduate or graduate enrollment in relevant packaging or pharmaceutical packaging fields