2027 MBA Summer Associate Intern, Medical Information, Technology and Innovation (MITI) —Business Impact Analytics at Vertex Pharmaceuticals in Boston, MA

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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 sciences