Distributor Marketing Industrial Placement (12 Months)

Job DescriptionVertex Distributor Region - Marketing Industrial Placement (12 Months)Paddington, London, UKDates: September 2027 to August 2028About VertexVertex is a global biotechnology company that aims to discover, develop, and commercialize innovative new medicines so people with serious diseases can lead better lives. As a leader in breakthrough therapies for Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Vertex combines cutting-edge science with a mission-driven culture focused on improving patient outcomes.About the Distributor RegionThe Distributor Region spans over 40 markets across Central & Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, where Vertex operates through trusted third-party Distributor partners rather than local affiliates. The Distributor Region Marketing team, based in London Paddington, provides strategic direction, commercial support, and launch excellence across this diverse and dynamic region.About the OpportunityWe are seeking a proactive and curious Marketing Industrial Placement Student to join our Distributor Region Marketing Team, reporting to the Marketing Director.The role focuses on the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) franchise and supports the commercial launches of Vertex’s latest CF products across Distributor markets.You will be closely supported by members of the marketing team, ensuring strong mentorship, hands-on learning and day-to-day guidance. A distinctive feature of this placement is the opportunity to collaborate with marketing colleagues from a range of Distributor partner companies — gaining direct exposure to different geographies, business cultures and healthcare environments.What You’ll Be DoingYou will contribute to a broad range of impactful marketing and commercial activities, including:Supporting the development and rollout of CF marketing strategies across ~40 Distributor marketsAssisting with planning and execution for major CF product launchesHelping develop launch toolkits, training materials, and other partner-facing resourcesSupporting website content development, updates and maintenance to support regional marketing needsSupporting Congress and event activities, including planning, logistics, materials and post-event follow-upCollaborating with Distributor partners across Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa & Latin America to gather insights and feedbackBuilding relationships with marketing colleagues across diverse companies and culturesSupporting cross-functional alignment with Medical, Market Access and International teamsOrganising internal meetings, workshops and regional training sessionsAssisting with project management, budget processes and tracking launch timelinesThis is a hands-on, internationally focused placement offering broad exposure and meaningful responsibility.What We’re Looking ForWe welcome applications from students who areStudying a Bachelors or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Marketing, Business, Communications or a related fieldAble to take an Industrial Placement as an accredited element of your university courseInterested in international pharmaceutical marketing, healthcare innovation and product launchesStrong communicators who enjoy working across cultures and geographiesOrganised, analytical and comfortable managing multiple prioritiesCurious, proactive and eager to learn within a dynamic environmentMotivated by work that supports patients worldwideWhat We OfferA collaborative, inclusive and internationally focused environmentClose mentorship from the Marketing Director, and marketing team colleaguesOpportunities to develop skills in cross-cultural communication, commercial excellence and project managementThe chance to contribute to meaningful work that impacts patients across diverse global marketsCompetitive placement salary and benefitsOur Ways of WorkingVertex operates a hybrid working model known as Flex @ Vertex.Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site EligibleIn this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.Flex Designation:Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site EligibleFlex Eligibility Status:In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:1. Hybrid : work remotely up to two days per week; or select2. On-Site : work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.#LI-HybridCompany InformationVertex 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr