MBA Summer Associate, Commercial

Job Description

MBA Summer Associate, Commercial

The Vertex MBA Summer Associate Program offers students the opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry from a hands-on perspective. You will be working closely with and learning from some of the brightest people in the industry. When you join our internship program you should not be surprised to see that our environment is one that is innovative and team oriented, where collaboration is not just a word, and "we are fearless" is in everything we do. Each summer, top MBA candidates from business schools around the world find all this and more through our MBA Internship program – a 9 to 10-week opportunity designed to provide hands-on work experience in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited two-year full-time MBA program
• Four to 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. 

MBA Associates are responsible for delivering on a specific project for a commercial team during their 9 to 10-week internship. Functional areas in which we typically have opportunities for our MBA Internships include:

• Global Insights, Analytics, and Commercial Operations (GIACO)
• Global Commercial Strategy
• Guidance & Patient Support
• New Product Planning
• Global Value & Access Strategy
• US Market Access
• US Marketing

Program Highlights

• Exposure to challenging, business-critical projects
• Opportunities for networking and professional development sessions throughout the summer
• Experience presenting project findings to senior management
• Attendance at career development panels and “Lunch and Learn” speaker series
• Opportunity to interact and be exposed to senior leadership
• VP and SVP visibility
• Final presentation to the Chief Commercial Officer and their leadership team

Our MBA Summer Associate program is a talent pipeline for full-time opportunities. High-performing MBA candidates are typically offered full-time opportunities. Return offers are at the Manager level upon completion of their MBA program.

*Applications will close on November 21st, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST, please apply by then*

Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

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 [email protected]