Vertex Physicians in Pharma Programme (12 months)

Vertex Physicians in Pharma Programme (12 months)

Be among the first 25 applicants. The Vertex Physicians in Pharma Programme (VPiPP) is a unique, one-year work placement for exceptional physicians in training who wish to enrich their curriculum and knowledge by understanding and experiencing pharmaceutical medicine.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Contribute to the timely implementation of International or Country Medical plans.
• In collaboration with Country and International Medical leads, support the planning and process aspects of Vertex-sponsored medical education events, advisory boards, medical reporting and regional internal medical meetings; track and manage all aspects of activities within the assigned remit.
• Build and manage collaborative relationships with internal cross‑functional teams such as Commercial, Regulatory, Market Access, HEOR, Corporate Communications, Clinical Development, and external stakeholders.
• Communicate externally with healthcare professionals (HCPs)/healthcare organisations (HCOs) as per business needs.
• Ensure accurate, robust, and appropriate medical/scientific exchange both internally and externally while adhering to applicable legislation, including privacy/GDPR, Code of Conduct, and reporting payments to HCPs (Global Spend Transparency).
• Deliver internal and external presentations to enhance medical knowledge of development projects and marketed products.
• Work with Compliance and Legal to identify, advise and implement process improvements to ensure optimal compliance and process efficiency.
• Contribute to advising and educating other regions and/or functions.

Required Education Level

• MDs/MBBS, or MD/MBBS.

Required Experience

• Candidates enrolled in a recognised specialty training programme and 1‑2 years before completion (UK – CCT) utilising their Out‑of‑Programme (OOPC) year, or physicians who have completed their specialty training and are interested in a one-year work placement in industry at our International HQ in Paddington, London.
• We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise and background in one of the following specialties: Nephrology, Haematology, Endocrinology/Diabetology, Neurology and Pain Management.

Role Duration

September 2026 to August 2027.

Ways of Working – Flex @ Vertex

Hybrid-eligible or onsite-eligible. In a hybrid role you may work remotely up to two days per week; onsite designation requires working five days per week with ad hoc flexibility. The flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex and may be changed at any time.

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 should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com.