Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$39k–$111k/yr
Job Description The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great developmen…
Skills: Cell culture, Molecular biology, Western blotting, RT-qPCR, Flow cytometry
Vertex Inc.Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$157k–$235k/yr
Job Description General Summary: The Manufacturing Process & Technical Quality Associate Director provides end-to-end l quality oversight for cell and gene therapy programs across clinical development, commercialization,…
Skills: Quality Assurance, Cell and Gene Therapy, GxP, Process Lifecycle Management, Regulatory Affairs
Vertex Inc.Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$134k–$202k/yr
Job Description General Summary: The Finance Controller (Senior Manager) is a key member of Vertex’s Chief Operating & Financial Officer (COFO) organization, reporting to the Finance Controller (Director). The role serve…
Skills: Financial Planning & Analysis, US GAAP, SOX Compliance, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement
Vertex Inc.Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$134k–$201k/yr
Job Description General Summary The Operational Area Quality Senior Manager provides quality leadership for assembly manufacturing operations supporting medical device and combination products. The role is responsible fo…
Skills: Quality Assurance, GMP Compliance, Product Disposition, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$61k–$91k/yr
Who We Are Point32Health is a leading not-for-profit health and well-being organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare. Serving nearly 2 million members, Point32Health builds on the legacy of…
Skills: Scientific research methods, Biostatistics, Data analysis, Database design, Manuscript preparation
Vertex Inc.Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$181k–$271k/yr
Job Description General/Position Summary The Senior Director, CGT Quality Systems, Personalized Medicine provides strategic Quality leadership for personalized medicine and advanced cell therapies across the patient jour…
Skills: Quality leadership, Cell and gene therapy, Compliance oversight, Strategic planning, Risk management
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$29/hr
Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our missio…
Skills: Sterile Compounding, Medication Packaging, Inventory Management, Pharmacy Information Systems, Controlled Substances Handling
Vertex Inc.Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$204k–$306k/yr
Job Description General Summary: The Clinical Development Associate Medical Director will serve as the Medical Lead for clinical trials, working with cross-functional teams on trial strategy, design, execution, and repor…
Skills: Clinical trial strategy, Medical monitoring, Protocol development, Regulatory submissions, Biostatistics
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$70k–$72k/yr
Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. …
Skills: Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Python, Matlab, TensorFlow
Vertex Inc.Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$86k–$128k/yr
Job Description The Lab Automation Engineer will be a part of a team dedicated to designing, implementing, and validating automation solutions, across various automation platforms (Hamilton/Biomek/etc.), with a moderate …
Skills: Hamilton automation, Biomek automation, Method development, Scheduling software, Cell-based assays
Vertex Inc.Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$163k–$244k/yr
Job Description General Summary: The Health Systems / HCP Marketing Associate Director is responsible for the development and execution of key personal and non-personal promotion marketing tactics targeting Health System…
Skills: Marketing strategy, Health systems marketing, Formulary decision maker messaging, Digital media strategy, Value proposition development
Vertex Inc.Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$226k–$339k/yr
Job Description General Summary: The Senior Director, Analytical Development is a senior leadership role within the Cell and Gene Therapy Analytical Development function and will be responsible for setting and driving th…
Skills: Analytical development, Laboratory automation, Cell therapy, Gene therapy, Biologics
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
This is what you will do: The Associate Director, Biostatistics has sufficient experience working as a statistician in the pharmaceutical industry to independently perform and lead statistical work within a project, an i…
Skills: Biostatistics, Statistical modeling, Clinical trials, Preclinical research, Regulatory strategy
South San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
$39k–$111k/yr
Job Description The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great devel…
Skills: Molecular biology, Cell culture, Protein biochemistry, Protein expression, Protein purification
Vertex Inc.Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$167k–$250k/yr
Job Description Position Summary Vertex is seeking an AI Full-Stack Engineer to create the next generation of AI-powered applications and agents that deliver practical value across internal and user-facing experiences. T…
Skills: Large language model application development, Agentic workflow design, Prompt engineering, API integration, Multi-step workflow automation
Vertex Inc.Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$238k–$357k/yr
Job Description General Summary: The Senior Director, Immunology will oversee multiple research programs and initiatives that support the research and development of the Vertex portfolio, and collaborate closely with man…
Skills: Immunology, Drug discovery, Translational science, Biomarker development, Cell therapy
South San Francisco, California, United States · Hybrid
$256k–$403k/yr
Job Description Brief Description of Position The Executive Director, Clinical Science is a senior leader within Non-Oncology Clinical Development responsible for providing strategic, scientific, operational, and people …
Skills: Clinical Science, Clinical Development, Ophthalmology, Neuroscience, Strategic Leadership
Vertex Inc.Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Remote OK
Job Description General Summary: The Patient Safety Epidemiology Associate Director leads safety and regulatory epidemiology activities for Vertex products across multiple therapeutic areas and throughout all phases of l…
Skills: Pharmacoepidemiologic methods, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory affairs, Study design, Observational research
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$90k–$120k/yr
Site: The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As …
Skills: Physical therapy, Patient assessment, Treatment planning, Manual exercises, Case management
Vertex Inc.Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$281k–$421k/yr
Job Description General Summary: The Senior Medical Director will define the clinical development strategy of povetacicept in primary membranous nephropathy, work with cross-functional multidisciplinary teams to define o…
Skills: Clinical Development Strategy, Clinical Trial Design, Regulatory Submission, Medical Monitoring, Cross-functional Leadership
Boston, Massachusetts, United States • On-site
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The intern will work with a scientific mentor to design, execute, and interpret in vitro experiments to characterize new therapeutic targets. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate data clearly to stakeholders.
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in biological or pharmaceutical sciences. Applicants should have experience with basic laboratory procedures and mammalian cell culture.
The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Research and Development Division can provide you with great development experience and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.
Our Company's Discovery Oncology team in Boston, MA is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled student majoring in the biological or pharmaceutical sciences for an internship opportunity. Applicants should have a strong interest in cancer research and in learning about oncology drug discovery. Successful candidates will be able to work independently and will be expected to proactively collaborate with colleagues.
Interns will work with a scientific mentor to develop and carry out cell-based and/or biochemical assays to characterize new therapeutic targets and potential therapeutic molecules. Techniques used may include, but are not limited to, cancer cell line culture, proliferation assays, genomic perturbation techniques, western blotting, RT-qPCR, and flow cytometry.
Responsibilities of the Discovery Oncology intern may include:
Design, execute, interpret, and report in vitro experiments.
Assist in developing, executing, and troubleshooting new cell-based assays.
Communicate data clearly and concisely to teams and stakeholders.
Monitor, review, and critically interpret published work to guide your own research.
Collaborate with members of other functional areas, including medicinal chemistry, in vivo and in vitro pharmacology, and genetics.
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a minimum of a BS/BA degree program in biological sciences or a related discipline.
Candidates must be available to work full-time for up to 12 weeks beginning in May or June 2027.
Candidates must have a strong desire to develop knowledge of oncology drug discovery.
Candidates must have experience with basic laboratory procedures, such as pipetting, solution preparation, and plate-based assays. Experience with molecular biology is a plus.
Candidates must have experience with basic mammalian cell culture.
Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to perform accurate data analysis.
Candidates should be strong collaborators with excellent oral and written communication skills, including preparing lab reports and presentations.
Candidates should have strong attention to detail.
Candidates should have prior research experience.
Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.
Salary range:
The salary range for this role is $39,108 through $111,111.
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