Job Description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a motivated, passionate student to come work with our Privacy Office. With offices in the United States, multiple countries in Europe, Australia, Brazil and Canada, Vertex is subject to a myriad of data protection laws around the globe. This internship will expose the intern to the various elements and requirements that make up a privacy program and learn how we work cross-functionally to advise the business on new initiatives and programs. Through these interactions there will be opportunities to learn about the general operations of a pharmaceutical company. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and updating the companys privacy related notices, policies and procedures;

• Performing privacy assessments of business processes, under the guidance of Privacy Counsel, to help internal clients design processes in compliance with applicable data protection requirements;
• Assisting business process owners in completing data inventories and data protection impact assistants and work with Privacy Counsel to advise the business on risk mitigation;
• Revising playbooks and other activities related to negotiation of Data Processing Agreements and Standard Contractual Clauses with vendors;
• Keeping abreast of privacy developments (e.g., evolving guidance out of the European Union, ex-EU, US Privacy acts and upcoming discussions and proposals of Global privacy laws) and developing effective ways to track and communicate updates;
• Conducting project-based analyses involving new laws, regulations or guidance that potentially impact our business and,

• Working with our head of Privacy Operations on specific projects.

Qualifications:

• 2L or 3L student in an accredited law school
• Demonstrated interest in privacy and security compliance, risk management, and data governance
• Strong research and analytical skills, as well as attention to detail

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PPT, XLS, Word)

This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner that provides services to Vertex. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of that third-party agency; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency upon offer.

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 ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals