Summer Trainee – Technical Scientific Office & External Affairs

Job Description

Location: Saudi Arabia
Function: Technical Scientific Office / External Affairs
Program Type: Undergraduate Summer Training Program
Reporting To: Technical Scientific Office Lead / External Affairs Director
Duration: As per the approved summer training program

Role Purpose

The Summer Trainee will support the Technical Scientific Office and External Affairs functions through administrative, operational, and coordination activities. This role is intended to provide undergraduate students with practical exposure to a professional healthcare/pharmaceutical environment, while contributing to scientific support activities, 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.

Candidate Profile

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Pharmacy,
• Eligible to undertake an undergraduate summer training program in Saudi Arabia.
• Demonstrated interest in the healthcare/pharmaceutical industry and corporate functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and contribute in a professional environment.

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Planning and organization
• Attention to detail
• Learning agility
• Professionalism
• Accountability
• Research and analytical thinking

Learning Opportunity

This training opportunity offers exposure to:

• Technical Scientific Office support activities
• External Affairs coordination and stakeholder engagement
• Reporting, documentation, and business communication
• Cross-functional collaboration in a regulated healthcare environment
• Corporate standards relating to compliance, confidentiality, and professional conduct

Flex Designation:

Flex Eligibility Status:

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.

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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 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 ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com