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

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

München, Bayern, Deutschland ·  

Hybrid / Teilzeit 

Job Description 
 
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that aims to discover, develop and 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, Canada, Europe and Australia. 
 
Vertex is looking for enthusiastic, curious and dedicated students to join our International Patient Engagement (IPE) team for a working student.  This based position is located at our office in Munich, Germany.  Applicants should be undertaking a relevant degree qualification and ideally have a strong interest in patient engagement in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry. 
 
Role Description 
The IPE team is responsible for bringing the patients’ perspective into Vertex’s work by establishing meaningful 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 Vertex’s medicines and therapies, from early research to post-marketing. 
 
In this role you will get the opportunity to learn about our industry from a hands-on perspective. You will be learning more about patient organizations and perspective while 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 Duties And Responsibilities 

• Support patient engagement projects and initiatives. 

• Participates in meetings with patient organizations 

• Assist with 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 Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Life Sciences, Public Health, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field. 

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

• Proactive, self-motivated, and a strong team player with problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other digital tools. 

• Fluent in German and English. 

 
Duration: min.  12 month 
 
Location: Germany, Munich 
 
Hours: min.  15 hrs/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 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]