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Regulatory Affairs Industrial Placement Student (12 Months)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals
City of London
6 days ago
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Regulatory Affairs Industrial Placement Student (12 Months) page is loaded## Regulatory Affairs Industrial Placement Student (12 Months)locations: Paddington, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-26771Job DescriptionRegulatory Affairs - Industrial Placement 12 MonthsPaddington, London UKThe Vertex Regulatory Affairs Industrial Placement offers students the opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry from a hands-on perspective. You will be working closely with and learning from some of the brightest people in the industry. When you join our placement program you should not be surprised to see that our environment is one that is nimble, innovative and team oriented, where collaboration is not just a word, and "we are fearless" is in everything we do. Students can expect to be challenged by their project plan and feel valued by the Vertex community. Not only will interns learn about their day-to-day tasks through their specific work assignments, but they will interact and have exposure to our organizational leaders and their teams.The student will be part of International Regulatory Affairs, supporting teams working on the development of transformative medicines for people with cystic fibrosis and other serious and life-threatening diseases.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:* Conducts activities in accordance with applicable regulatory guidance documents and internal SOPs* Prepares and/or coordinates regulatory documents* Conduct ad hoc intelligence requests to support key product related activities* Developing materials and communications to update internal stakeholders on International Regulatory Affairs activities* Archiving of relevant correspondence and tracking follow-up of outputs* Supports the European Regulatory Leads in the development and execution of the regional regulatory strategy through interpretation of relevant regulatory precedent and/or guidance. May help prepare and/or coordinates regulatory documents for CTA submissions and maintenance through to study completion, in conjunction with the European Regulatory Lead and/or Global Regulatory Lead* May help identify and prepare responses to EU regulatory/legislative policy issues that impact research, development and lifecycle managementEDUCATION:* Currently undertaking studies in a scientific or medical disciplineSKILLS & EXPERIENCE:* Strong interest in Regulatory Affairs* Self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment, with the capabilities to provide a level of regulatory leadership in cross-functional teams* Demonstrates problem solving and interpersonal skills through effective interactions with team members* Good written, communication, project management and presentation skills* Candidates must be studying a university qualification which incorporates an Industrial Placement as a formal, accredited part of their studiesRole DurationSeptember 2026 to August 2027Our Ways of Working:Flex @ Vertex details Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site EligibleFlex 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 select2. 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.**Flex Designation:Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site EligibleFlex 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.Company InformationVertex 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
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