Working Student International Patient Engagement (mfd)

Working Student - International Patient Engagement (m/f/d)

München Bayern Deutschland

Hybrid/Teilzeit

Job Description

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that aims to discoverdevelopand commercialize innovative new medicines so people with serious diseases can lead better lives. Founded in 1989 in Cambridge MA Vertex today has research and development sites and commercial offices around the world in the United States CanadaEuropeand Australia.

Vertex is looking for enthusiasticcuriousand dedicated students to join our International Patient Engagement (IPE) team for a working student.This based position islocatedat our office in Munich Germany.Applicants should be undertaking a relevantdegreequalification and ideally have a strong interest in patient engagement in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry.

Role Description
The IPE teamis responsible forbringing the patients perspective into Vertexs work byestablishingmeaningful collaborations with patient communities at in-country and above-country level. IPE works across the whole lifecycle of therapies and medicines developed by Vertex. By joining IPE you will learn how Vertex engages externally and how such engagement shapes decisions across the whole lifecycle of Vertexs medicines and therapies from early research to post-marketing.

In thisroleyou will get the opportunity to learn about our industry from a hands-on perspective. You will be learning more about patient organizations andperspectivewhile working alongside some of the brightest people in the industry. Students can expect to be challenged by their work and feel valued by the Vertex community.

Key DutiesAndResponsibilities

• Support patient engagement projects and initiatives.

• Participates in meetings with patient organizations

• Assistwith compliance processes contract preparation and documentation management.

• Conduct research on patient advocacy trends and healthcare policies.

• Prepare materials presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders.

• Organize meetings/ workshops including scheduling preparing agendas and taking minutes.

• Maintain and update databases and tools related to patient engagement activities.

Key Requirements

• Enrolled in a Bachelors orMastersprogram in Life Sciences Public Health Business Administration Communications ora relatedfield.

• Strong interest in patient advocacy and understanding of Patient Engagement in the biotech industry.

• Proactive self-motivated anda strong teamplayer with problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organizational time management and communication skills.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite and other digital tools.

• Fluent in German and English.

Duration: min.12month

Location: Germany Munich

Hours: min.15hrs/week

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 persons 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 disabilitiesin accordance withapplicable 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