Job Description Vertex Distributor Region - Marketing Industrial Placement (12 Months) Paddington, London, UK Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Ltd Location: London Paddington, UK Duration: September 2026 to August 2027 About Vertex Vertex 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 Region The Distributor Region spans 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 Opportunity We 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 Doing You 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 markets Assisting with planning and execution for major CF product launches Helping develop launch toolkits, training materials, digital assets and partner-facing resources Supporting website content development, updates and maintenance to support regional marketing needs Supporting Congress and event activities, including planning, logistics, materials and post-event follow-up Collaborating with Distributor partners across CEE, MEA and LATAM to gather insights and feedback Building relationships with marketing colleagues across diverse companies and cultures Supporting cross-functional alignment with Medical, Market Access and International teams Organising internal meetings, workshops and regional training sessions Assisting with project management, budget processes and tracking launch timelines This is a hands-on, internationally focused placement offering broad exposure and meaningful responsibility. What We’re Looking For We welcome applications from students who are Studying a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, Life Sciences, Communications or a related field and seeking a placement year Interested in international pharmaceutical marketing, healthcare innovation and product launches Strong communicators who enjoy working across cultures and geographies Organised, analytical and comfortable managing multiple priorities Curious, proactive and eager to learn within a dynamic environment Motivated by work that supports patients worldwide What We Offer A collaborative, inclusive and internationally focused environment Close mentorship from the Marketing Director, and marketing team colleagues Opportunities to develop skills in cross-cultural communication, commercial excellence and project management The chance to contribute to meaningful work that impacts patients across diverse global markets Competitive placement salary and benefits Our Ways of Working Vertex operates a hybrid working model known as Flex @ Vertex. Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible In 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. Flex Designation: On-Site Designated Flex Eligibility Status: In this On-Site designated role, you will 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-Onsite 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 Help Us Achieve Our Mission Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. The company has approved medicines that treat the underlying causes of multiple chronic, life-shortening genetic diseases — cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia — and continues to advance clinical and research programs in these diseases. Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including APOL1-mediated kidney disease, acute and neuropathic pain, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1 and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency . Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex's global headquarters is now located in Boston's Innovation District and its international headquarters is in London. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 14 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. For company updates and to learn more about Vertex's history of innovation, visit www.vrtx.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter/X , LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram. The diversity and authenticity of our people is part of what makes Vertex unique, and we recognize that each employee brings diverse perspectives and strengths. By embracing those strengths and celebrating differences, we are fostering an inclusive culture where each of us can bring our authentic selves to work, inspire innovation together, and change people’s lives. Our vision is clear: to be the place where an authentic, diverse mix of talent want to come, to stay, and do their best work.