Distributor Marketing Industrial Placement (12 Months)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from Marketing Director

Hybrid working

International exposure

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

Vertex Distributor Region Marketing is seeking a proactive Marketing Industrial Placement Student in London for 12 months. You will help roll out CF brand strategies across 40 distributor markets and support launch readiness with cross-functional teams.

Mentorship from the Marketing Director and collaboration with partner companies will provide exposure to diverse geographies and healthcare environments while you develop project management and communications skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Life Sciences, Marketing, Business or Communications.
• Industrial Placement must be an accredited element of your university course.
• Interest in international pharmaceutical marketing and product launches.

Responsibilities

• Support CF marketing strategies across ~40 distributor markets.
• Assist planning and execution for major CF product launches.
• Help develop launch toolkits, training materials and partner resources.
• Support website content updates for regional marketing needs.

Skills

Cross-cultural communication

Organised

Analytical

Proactive learner

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Life Sciences, Marketing, Business or Communications

Job description

Vertex Distributor Region - Marketing Industrial Placement (12 Months)

Location: Paddington, London, UK

Dates: September 2027 to August 2028

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 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 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

• 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, and other 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 Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa & Latin America 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

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from students who are

• Studying a Bachelors or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Marketing, Business, Communications or a related field
• Able to take an Industrial Placement as an accredited element of your university course
• 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

• Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week
• 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.

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.

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