Job Description

International Insights, Analytics and Commercial Operations – Summer Intern

Paddington, London UK

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.  

Ready to apply? Submit your application and let’s turn possibilities into reality!  

What you will be doing: 

We are recruiting roles to support with projects across three functions within the IIACO (International Insights, Analytics and Commercial Operations) team. A successful candidate will need to demonstrate the skills and experience aligned with at least one of these functions:

Insights and Analytics

Supporting the development of commercial analytics, forecasting, and Key Performance Indicator reporting that inform strategic decision-making across the International business. Candidates will gain exposure to large-scale datasets, statistical analysis, and reporting automation, as well as emerging applications of AI and advanced analytics to drive efficiency and insight generation. This function suits candidates with strong quantitative skills and an interest in applying data-driven thinking to real commercial challenge.

Commercial Excellence

Focused on supporting our field forces by leveraging our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and supporting field execution metrics. Projects with this team look at impact of customer facing activities so successful candidates will need to be comfortable analyzing data and reporting on the impact of activities.

Digital Customer Engagement

Driving the development and execution of digital marketing and omnichannel engagement strategies and tactics. Candidates interested in this function should display an interest in digital marketing or innovation and/or some experience using digital channels (e.g. emails and websites) in a promotional setting.

What you will need to succeed:  

•  Currently enrolled in a life science, business or mathematics-related university qualification (e.g. Biology, Data Science, Marketing, Business Management, Economics) 
• Interest in the pharmaceutical industry 
• Must be independently motivated and a strong team player 
• Evidence of project management and ability to meet deadlines 
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, demonstrated analytical abilities 
• Excellent MS Office skills including Excel and PowerPoint expertise 
• Ability in presentation design and delivery 
• You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from 24th May to 30th July 2027  

Program Details:  

•  Program Dates: 24th May to 30th July 2027 
• Application Deadline:16th November
• 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.    

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.

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 [email protected]