Summer Intern, Regulatory Affairs (10 weeks)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provided meals - free breakfast daily

Career development opportunities and 


Social events for interns and company

Location-specific perks and extras

Job summary

Vertex is seeking a Summer Intern in Regulatory Affairs in the United Kingdom. You will support regulatory submissions, analyse global guidelines, and collaborate across departments to help bring transformative medicines to patients.

The role offers hands-on regulatory experience, with mentorship, networking, and a strong focus on growth in a hybrid/on-site environment, balancing project work and professional development.

Qualifications

• Currently/recently enrolled in scientific or medical degree programme.
• Strong interest in Regulatory Affairs.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment, with the capabilities to provide a level of regulatory leadership in cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrates problem solving and interpersonal skills through effective interactions with team members.
• Good written, communication, project management and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support regulatory submissions, analyse global guidelines, and collaborate across departments to help bring transformative medicines to patients.
• This internship is designed to build foundational knowledge in regulatory science and develop key professional competencies.

Skills

Regulatory curiosity

Independent work

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Presentation skills

Education

Currently/recently enrolled in scientific or medical degree programme

Job description

Vertex Summer Intern, Regulatory Affairs

Why Vertex?

Are you ready to make a real impact? At Vertex, our mission is to tackle serious diseases and to change lives, for the better, for the future. Our aim is to give you the skills, insights, and career guidance to be an important part of that future; to turn your potential into progression. As a Vertex Summer Intern, you'll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented teams, and learn from industry leaders. We're passionate about innovation, inclusion, and supporting your growth-inside and outside the lab.

Real Projects: You'll work on assignments that make a real impact, not just busy work.

Mentorship & Networking: Connect with leaders and peers who want to see you succeed through professional networks, connections, and collaborations that will shape your longer-term career.

Inclusive Culture: Collaboration and inclusion are embedded in everything we do.

Career Launchpad: Build skills, explore career paths, and get guidance for your future career.

What you will be doing:

Vertex's Regulatory Affairs Summer Internship offers a unique opportunity for students to gain hands‑on experience in a dynamic and fast-paced regulatory environment. Interns will support regulatory submissions, analyse global guidelines, and collaborate across departments to help bring transformative medicines to patients. This internship is designed to build foundational knowledge in regulatory science and develop key professional competencies.

During your Summer Internship you will get the opportunity to learn about our industry from a hands‑on perspective. You will be working closely with and learning from some of the brightest people in the industry. Interns can expect to be challenged by their work, connect with other students, and feel valued by the Vertex community.

What you will need to succeed:

• Currently/recently enrolled in scientific or medical degree programme
• Strong interest in Regulatory Affairs
• Self‑motivated, with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment, with the capabilities to provide a level of regulatory leadership in cross‑functional teams
• Demonstrates problem solving and interpersonal skills through effective interactions with team members
• Good written, communication, project management and presentation skills

You must be available to work full‑time, 40 hours per week for the duration of the internship

Program Details:

• Program Dates: 24th May to 30th July 2027
• Application Deadline: 6th November

Benefits and Perks

At Vertex, we believe that when you feel your best, you can perform at your best. That's why our benefits and global well‑being resources are designed to support you.

• Provided meals‑free breakfast daily!
• Career development opportunities and events, including C Suite engagement
• Social events‑both intern‑only and company‑wide
• Location‑specific perks and extras!

Our Ways of Working:

Flex @ Vertex details

Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On‑Site Eligible

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

• 1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
• 2. 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.

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 proc