Job Description
We are seeking a strategic, analytically rigorous, and innovative MBA summer associate to help measure and increase the impact of Medical Affairs. The intern will lead measurement and KPI establishment of Medical-led activities such as publications, congress presence, digital education, and field medical education, using advanced analytics and AI to generate actionable insights and inform decisions. This role is designed for a candidate who can combine business judgment with hands-on quantitative analysis, translate ambiguous questions into analytical approaches, and communicate findings to senior leaders and non-technical audiences.
The Medical Information, Technology and Innovation (MITI) group is responsible for leading the technological advancement and innovation of Vertex’s Medical Affairs teams. MITI enables and advances internal capabilities and efficiency, and external excellence in how we interact with healthcare providers in support of our medicines. The team applies data, technology, advanced analytics, and AI to improve business processes, strengthen scientific exchange, and increase the impact of Medical Affairs.
MBA Intern Program Highlights
Lead a business-critical Medical Affairs project during a 9 to 10-week, hands-on internship
Apply advanced analytics and AI to evaluate the impact of scientific communication and identify opportunities for increasing impact
Gain practical experience using analytical tools and diverse datasets to address complex business questions
Learn how Medical Affairs operates across Insights Generation, Evidence Generation, and Scientific Communication
Create an executive-ready presentation and present recommendations to senior leadership
Participate in industry and career-development programming, including the “Lunch and Learn” speaker series
Responsibilities
Translate Medical Affairs business questions and strategy into clear analytical hypotheses, models, and measures of impact
Plan and execute advanced analyses using statistical methods, AI, and exploratory data analysis
Acquire, validate, cleanse, link, transform, and analyze structured and unstructured data from collaborators across the company
Assess the reach, engagement, quality, and business impact of publications, congress activities, digital education, and field medical education
Evaluate analytical approaches and model outputs for rigor, interpretability, appropriate use, and business relevance
Visualize results and translate complex analytical findings into clear insights, recommendations, and decisions for non-technical audiences
Partner with Medical Affairs, technology, and analytics stakeholders through discovery interviews, working sessions, status meetings, and project presentations
Develop and deliver senior-leader-quality presentations that connect analytical findings to practical business impact
Bring an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and ethical mindset to the use of data and AI
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in an accredited two year full time MBA program
Four to Six years of experience prior to starting your MBA
Demonstrated strength in analytics and a background or substantial experience in statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, economics, data science, or another quantitative discipline
Strong hands-on experience with advanced analytics , including statistical analysis, predictive modeling, AI, experimental design, or causal inference
Experience integrating and analyzing multiple data sources, including data preparation, validation, feature development, and model evaluation
Demonstrated ability to frame ambiguous business problems analytically and translate findings into business implications and recommendations
Strong data-visualization, written communication, and executive-presentation skills, including proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
Ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams in a fast-paced environment
Healthcare, life…