Regulatory Affairs Fellow (12 months)

Vertex UK Int'l HQ/R&D; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is excited to offer a one-year Regulatory PhD Fellowship in our International Regulatory Affairs Team at our London HQ. The role supports development programs or marketed products and contributes to regulatory strategies across the portfolio.

The Fellow will gain regulatory experience with supervision, work hybrid or on-site in London, and start in summer/Autumn 2027 at our Paddington location. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Doctoral program completed and thesis defence.
• Ability to assess and understand complex scientific information.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to exchange complex information.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and contribute to work and projects in a systematic and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development and implementation of regulatory strategy as a member of the International Regulatory Affairs Team.
• Develops proficiency in regulatory skills.
• Supports regulatory strategy under guidance of the International Regulatory Lead.
• Responsible for regulatory communications with local health authority; under supervision.
• Identifies regulatory requirements for development and approval pathways for assigned region.
• Under supervision, manages the process for preparation, submission, and approval of regulatory applications.
• Provides technical regulatory input for key product development or registration documents.
• Works to ensure compliance of regulatory submissions with current regulations and guidance.
• Reviews regulatory intelligence and guidance information to continuously support regulatory strategy.

Skills

Doctoral program completed

Complex information analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Planning & prioritization

Education

Doctoral degree/PhD

Job description

Job Description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is excited to offer our Regulatory PhD Fellowship program. Vertex is offering a one-year PhD Fellowship in our International Regulatory Affairs Team at our corporate headquarters in London, UK. The Regulatory PhD Fellows will be responsible for regulatory support for development programs or marketed products. The Fellow will contribute to the development of regulatory strategies for development and commercialization of program(s) within the portfolio.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development and implementation of regulatory strategy as a member of the International Regulatory Affairs Team
• Develops proficiency in regulatory skills
• Supports regulatory strategy under guidance of the International Regulatory Lead
• Responsible for regulatory communications with local health authority; under supervision
• Identifies regulatory requirements for development and approval pathways for assigned region
• Under supervision, manages the process for preparation, submission, and approval of regulatory applications
• Provides technical regulatory input for key product development or registration documents
• Works to ensure compliance of regulatory submissions with current regulations and guidance
• Reviews regulatory intelligence and guidance information to continuously support regulatory strategy

Required Education and Knowledge/Skills

• Successfully completed a Doctoral program and thesis defence in a scientific background
• Ability to assess and understand complex scientific information
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to exchange complex information with others in complex situations
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and contribute to work and projects in a systematic and efficient manner
• Ability to start in summer/Autumn 2027 at our International HQ in Paddington, London

Our Ways of Working

Flex @ Vertex details

Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible Flex Eligibility Status

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:

• 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.

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.

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 and conditions. The company has approved therapies for cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia, acute pain and acromegaly, and it continues to advance clinical and research programs in these areas.

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 IgA nephropathy, neuropathic pain, APOL1-mediated kidney disease, primary membranous nephropathy, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, type 1 diabetes, generalized myasthenia gravis, and myotonic dystrophy type 1.

Vertex was founded in 1989 and has its global headquarters in Boston, with international headquarters 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 16 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 LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X.

We believe our culture is one of Vertex's greatest strengths and a key enabler of our ability to deliver transformative medicines for patients who need them. Rooted in innovation, purpose and collaboration, our culture empowers people to take smart risks, challenge conventional thinking and do their best work. The diversity of our people is central to that culture. By bringing together individuals with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, we foster an environment where new ideas thrive, better decisions are made and breakthrough innovation is possible. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included and connected to our shared mission, because we know that our unique culture and the collective strength of our people are what set Vertex apart.