US Region Real Estate & Facilities Co-op

The US Region Real Estate & Facilities team supports the company by managing workplace operations, employee experience, real estate portfolio activities, facilities services, and workplace data across the US portfolio. The team partners with business stakeholders and external service providers to deliver safe, effective, and engaging workplaces while supporting informed real estate and operational decisions.

The US Region Real Estate & Facilities Co‑op will support projects that enhance workplace operations, employee experience, real estate portfolio management, and data quality. This six‑month assignment provides hands‑on exposure to corporate real estate, facilities management, workplace strategy, and business analytics within a fast‑paced life sciences environment.

• Support real estate planning, lease administration, and portfolio management activities.
• Assist facilities operations teams with service delivery, workplace projects, and employee experience initiatives.
• Help maintain and improve the quality of real estate, occupancy, and workplace data across multiple systems.
• Analyze data and develop reports, dashboards, and presentations to support business decision‑making.
• Participate in workplace strategy projects focused on space utilization, occupancy planning, and colleague engagement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external service providers on operational and strategic initiatives.

• Gain practical experience in corporate real estate, facilities operations, workplace strategy, and portfolio management.
• Develop skills in data analysis, data quality, dashboard creation, reporting, and business presentations.
• Build an understanding of space utilization, occupancy planning, lease administration, and employee experience.
• Strengthen communication and collaboration skills by working with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
• Learn to manage deliverables, priorities, and follow‑up actions in a fast‑paced, matrixed life sciences organization.

• This is a six‑month co‑op assignment supporting the US Region Real Estate & Facilities team.
• This position will be hybrid (1‑3 days per week in the office) based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, real estate, facilities management, engineering, architecture, data analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with careful attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Microsoft 365 tools is preferred.
• Interest in corporate real estate, facilities management, workplace experience, and data-driven decision‑making.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders and manage multiple assignments with appropriate guidance.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and comfort collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Curiosity, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple assignments with appropriate guidance.

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Location:

Boston, MA U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $21.00 - $46.00 The estimated hourly range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered will depend on the candidate's school year/level to be entered following completion of internship. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

• Paid sick time
• Civic Duty paid time off
• Participation at company volunteer events
• Participation at company sponsored special events
• Access to on-site fitness center (where available)
• Commuter Benefit:
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