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About the Internship

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is offering a Summer Trainee Technical Scientific Office & External Affairs internship located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is designed to provide undergraduate students with practical exposure to a professional healthcare and pharmaceutical environment. The trainee will support the Technical Scientific Office and External Affairs functions through administrative, operational, and coordination activities, contributing to scientific support, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and cross-functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Technical Scientific Office and External Affairs teams.
• Assist in preparing presentations, reports, meeting materials, and internal documentation.
• Maintain trackers, records, timelines, and project files to support follow-up and execution.
• Support the organization of internal meetings, including preparation of agendas, meeting minutes, and action tracking.
• Assist with coordination of stakeholder-related activities, meetings, and event logistics, as required.
• Conduct basic research and information gathering on topics relevant to healthcare, scientific affairs, public affairs, and business priorities.
• Ensure all assigned tasks are completed in accordance with company policies, compliance standards, and confidentiality requirements.

Learning Opportunities

This training opportunity offers exposure to key areas within a regulated healthcare environment, including:

• Technical Scientific Office support activities.
• External Affairs coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Reporting, documentation, and business communication practices.
• Cross-functional collaboration within a pharmaceutical setting.
• Corporate standards relating to compliance, confidentiality, and professional conduct.

Candidate Profile

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program.
• Eligible to undertake an undergraduate summer training program in Saudi Arabia.
• Demonstrated interest in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry and corporate functions.
• Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and contribute effectively in a professional environment.

Work Arrangement

This is a Hybrid-Eligible role, offering flexibility in the work setup. Candidates can choose to be designated as:

• Hybrid: Work remotely for up to two days per week.
• On-Site: Work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

About Vertex Pharmaceuticals

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 A@****************************.