Title: Health Economics & Outcomes Research Associate Director, Pain locations Boston, MA time type Full time job requisition id REQ-28026 Job Description General Summary: The Health Economics & Outcomes Research Associate Director will participate in leading the development and execution of Health economics and outcomes research studies in support of Vertex's products. This position reports to the Director, HEOR Pain. Key Duties and Responsibilities: - Leads others to execute complex HEOR evidence generation including, cost-effective analysis and budget impact models, prospective and retrospective observational studies, ITCs, meta-analyses and systematic reviews, patient reported outcomes measure development and validation and other research as needed to support the asset value - Gathers and synthesizes insights from Payers, KOLs and HEOR experts; stays current with scientific and policy trends and best practices and applies strategic and content expertise to strategy planning - Applies best practices to provide key input to the design of Vertex observational research studies - Collaborates with the medical communications teams on publication strategy and ensure that dissemination of HEOR evidence is timely and has maximum impact - Partners and works closely with Global Pricing and Market Access to support production of GVD and Value Narrative Knowledge and Skills: - Strong track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals - Provides technical expertise in HEOR and is able to formulate and lead creative research projects and ensure conduct is technically and scientifically rigorous and reflects best HEOR practices - Strong verbal and written communications skills, including presentation skills to communicate difficult concepts and persuade others; comfortable communicating complex concepts and adapting presentation style to a variety of audiences - Ability to apply knowledge of US healthcare system, global health technology appraisal requirements, and clinical development, to identify evidence gaps and formulate evidence generation strategies - Understanding of the legal and regulatory environment of the pharmaceutical industry, with spotless history of compliance and ethical workplace conduct Education and Experience: - Advanced degree (PhD, MD, Master's degree, MPH, or PharmD) in a relevant discipline. - Typically requires 8 years of experience, with substantial background in HEOR, or the equivalent combination of education and experience Pay Range: $176,000 - $264,000 Disclosure Statement: The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law. At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to 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) and so much more. Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible #LI-Hybrid 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.

Role Description We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for STEM professionals with strong experience in mathematical reasoning, OCR validation, precise transcription, and LaTeX-based formatting. This role supports an exciting collaboration with a leading frontier AI research laboratory focused on improving math and STEM reasoning through high-quality training and evaluation data built from public-domain textbooks. Selected professionals will validate and repair extracted problem-solution content, compare OCR outputs against source textbook PDFs, correct transcription and formatting issues, and help ensure that mathematical and STEM materials are accurate, structured, and usable for advanced AI model training and evaluation. Key Responsibilities - OCR Validation & Text Correction - Validate math and STEM question-answer pairs extracted from textbook PDFs and identify errors introduced by OCR or extraction workflows. - Compare extracted text against source PDFs and correct transcription issues such as symbols, subscripts, superscripts, missing terms, and malformed expressions. - Revise raw textbook content into clean QA format when original material is demonstrative or references missing equations or figures. - LaTeX Formatting & Content Structuring - Fix and standardize LaTeX formatting so all expressions render correctly and match the source material. - Extract and label relevant context including problem statements, surrounding definitions, hints, solution steps, and short answers. - Record correct PDF viewer page numbers and maintain structured formatting across textbook-derived content. - Quality Review & Mathematical Verification - Assess solution quality for correctness, completeness, and logical consistency. - Flag gaps, incorrect reasoning steps, or mismatches between the solution and the stated answer. - Maintain consistently high standards for precision, structure, and correctness across all assigned content. Qualifications - Strong proficiency with LaTeX math formatting. - A background in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related STEM field through BA/BS, Master's, PhD, or equivalent rigorous training. - Comfort reading and verifying multi-step mathematical reasoning, including proofs and textbook solutions. - Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow a structured workflow exactly. - Strong written communication skills for clear and concise technical notes. Preferred Qualifications - Proof-based coursework such as real analysis, abstract algebra, or proof-based linear algebra. - Experience as a TA, grader, tutor, contest solution writer, or math editor. - Familiarity with common OCR failure modes in STEM text, including misread symbols, broken equations, and malformed fractions. - Ability to work with advanced undergraduate and occasional graduate-level material. Why This Opportunity - Contribute specialised STEM expertise to a cutting-edge AI collaboration. - Help improve how advanced AI systems reason over mathematical and technical content. - Work on high-impact training and evaluation data with leading AI researchers. - Flexible remote work with quality-focused project structure and competitive hourly compensation. Contract Details - Independent contractor role. - Fully remote with flexible scheduling. - Hourly compensation of $25–$40 per hour. - Minimum commitment of 15 hours per week, with potential for up to 40 hours per week. - Approximate project length of 2–3 weeks. - Work is structured and quality-focused, with correctness prioritized over speed. - Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on project needs and performance. - Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise. - Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution. - Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time. - Start date: Immediate. About the Platform This opportunity is available through a leading AI-driven work platform that connects domain experts with frontier AI research projects. Experts contribute to improving advanced AI systems by providing specialised expertise across real-world workflows, structured evaluation, model training support, and domain-specific content validation.

Role Description We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for experienced Education Administrators, Postsecondary with strong professional expertise in higher education administration, academic operations, institutional oversight, and real-world educational services workflows. This role supports a research project for one of the world's top AI companies and focuses on using real-world occupational expertise to design high-quality questions related to the day-to-day work of Education Administrators, Postsecondary. Selected professionals will apply their domain knowledge to help shape structured project content grounded in real professional practice, contributing occupation-specific expertise that supports advanced AI training and evaluation work. Key Responsibilities - Occupational Expertise & Research Input - Use professional experience as an Education Administrator, Postsecondary to support a research project for a leading AI company - Contribute domain knowledge grounded in real-world full-time work experience - Help ensure project outputs reflect authentic occupational practice and professional standards - Question Design & Content Development - Design questions related to the occupation of Education Administrators, Postsecondary - Translate day-to-day professional knowledge into structured, high-quality research content - Contribute occupation-specific material that supports AI training and evaluation initiatives - Project Participation & Quality Contribution - Engage consistently in a structured remote project environment - Contribute professional judgment shaped by postsecondary administration and academic operations experience - Support high-quality output through reliable participation and strong subject-matter expertise Qualifications - 4+ years of full-time work experience as an Education Administrator, Postsecondary - Strong professional background in higher education administration, academic operations, institutional management, student services leadership, or related postsecondary administrative work - Ability to contribute real-world occupational insight to structured research work - Strong written communication and analytical thinking skills - Reliable availability for consistent project participation - Current location in the US, UK, or Canada Preferred Qualifications - Experience translating professional knowledge into structured content or research inputs - Strong understanding of postsecondary administration workflows, institutional processes, and education sector decision-making - Ability to contribute precise, profession-specific material in a consistent and high-quality way Benefits - Contribute specialised higher education leadership expertise to a high-impact AI research project - Help shape AI systems using authentic occupational knowledge from real professional practice - Participate in a focused remote project with meaningful domain contribution - Flexible remote work with competitive compensation based on background and location Contract Details - Independent contractor role - Fully remote with flexible scheduling - Hourly compensation listed at $120–$200 per hour for U.S.-based applicants - Compensation will vary depending on professional background and geographic location - Minimum commitment of 15 hours per week - Estimated project duration of approximately 3–4 weeks after project start - The work is fully asynchronous and can be completed around your schedule - A desktop or laptop computer is required for this project - Weekly payments are made via Stripe or Wise based on services rendered - Candidates will be classified as at-will contractors to Mercor - Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on project needs and performance - Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution - Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time - Start date: Immediate Company Description This opportunity is available through a leading AI-driven work platform that connects domain experts with frontier AI research projects. Experts contribute to improving advanced AI systems by providing specialised expertise across real-world workflows, structured evaluation, model training support, and domain-specific professional knowledge.

Role Description As a JLL Intern, you will tackle meaningful projects that impact our Commercial Real Estate business by collaborating with industry professionals and providing fresh perspectives to innovative teams. Our structured program balances professional development with exciting real-world experience. JLL’s Energy & Sustainability group is seeking an Energy & Sustainability Intern preferably based in the Greater Toronto Area to assist with decarbonization studies across the Americas. - Become familiar with terminologies, guidelines and processes relating to decarbonization for the built environment. - Conduct research on policy, incentives, initiatives across North America and synthesize the information to create tools, templates and present at internal learning sessions. - Review existing building information from site surveys, plans, historical utility data and research. - Identify opportunities for energy performance optimization and water efficiency. - Participate in building walk-throughs during energy audits and retro-commissioning feasibility assessments. - Support internal team with developing best practices and tools to analyze data and provide recommendations. - Investigate into new technologies and practices to enhance data management and visualization. - Analyze data by developing trends and share insightful findings with the project team members. - Collect building energy performance data for various jurisdictions and use it to benchmark buildings. - Support internal team with environmental, social, governance (ESG) data collection, prepping and analysis. - Support internal team with curation of presentations and report deliverables. - Other duties as assigned. Qualifications - Must be currently enrolled in 3rd / 4th year or related Master’s program. - Have a passion for sustainability, energy efficiency in buildings and climate change issues. - Understanding of sustainability assessment systems (such as LEED, Green Globes, TCFD and BOMA Best) an asset. - Familiarity with data prepping and visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI. - Interpersonal, articulate, responsive, and highly organized. - Strong analytical skills and attention to details. - Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal. - Ability to learn quickly and be highly motivated to seek out answers. Requirements - Full time, 16-week program from May 2026 to August 2026. - Estimated Compensation: $20-24/h. - Estimated compensation for this position: 36,400.00 – 43,680.00 CAD per year. - Location: Remote – Toronto, ON. - Opening Type: New Role. Benefits - Hands-on experience in a global commercial real estate firm, building practical skills in contract analysis and performance optimization that complement your academic knowledge. - Mentorship from industry professionals who are invested in your growth and development. - Exposure to different business units and the opportunity to build a valuable professional network across JLL. - Insight into potential career paths within commercial real estate sourcing and facilities management, and the opportunity to find your professional passion!