Vertex Summer Intern 2026, Clinical and Quantitative Pharmacology
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. They are seeking a summer intern for their Clinical and Quantitative Pharmacology program, which offers hands-on experience in drug development, allowing interns to work on meaningful projects and gain insights from industry leaders. Responsibilities Research literature, published studies, and regulatory guidance Learn to work with and manipulate clinical data and data constructs Analyses of data collected from literature or clinical trial PK and/or PK/PD data in NONMEM, R and/or related software Summarize the main findings Prepare presentation(s) for various internal forums Skills Enrolled in a PhD or PharmD program in pharmacology, or a related field of study by Fall 2025 Communicate clearly through verbal and written communication Understanding of drug metabolism, PK, and PK/PD principles Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from May – August 2026 Knowledge of protein therapeutics Quantitative and hands-on skills PK and/or PK/PD analyses Experience with data analysis tools such as R, Phoenix WinNonlin, NONMEM or other programming/software applications Prior industry experience Benefits Free 24/7 onsite gym access and free access to group exercise classes Subsidized commuter benefits- transit and parking Provided meals—free breakfast daily! Career development opportunities and events, including C Suite engagement Social events—both intern-only and company-wide Location-specific perks and extras! Recognition of National Intern Day Generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter) Educational assistance programs including student loan repayment A generous commuting subsidy Matching charitable donations 401(k) Company Overview Vertex Pharmaceuticals is focused on the discovery and development of small molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases. It was founded in 1989, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is