[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Vertex Pharmaceuticals jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertex-pharmaceuticals/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Vertex Pharmaceuticals · Paddington, United Kingdom # Distributor Marketing Industrial Placement (12 Months) Paddington, United Kingdom Full-time Marketing Listed on Vertex Pharmaceuticals’s official careers site. Posted October 15, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Vertex Pharmaceuticals’s careers site →](https://vrtx.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/vertex_careers/job/Paddington-United-Kingdom/Distributor-Marketing-Industrial-Placement--12-Months-_REQ-30428-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Vertex Pharmaceuticals](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertex-pharmaceuticals/) / Distributor Marketing Industrial Placement (12 Months) ## Job description ### Job Description Vertex Distributor Region - Marketing Industrial Placement (12 Months) ### Paddington, London, UK Dates September 2027 to August 2028 About Vertex 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. As a leader in breakthrough therapies for Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Vertex combines cutting-edge science with a mission-driven culture focused on improving patient outcomes. About the Distributor Region The Distributor Region spans over 40 markets across Central & Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, where Vertex operates through trusted third-party Distributor partners rather than local affiliates. The Distributor Region Marketing team, based in London Paddington, provides strategic direction, commercial support, and launch excellence across this diverse and dynamic region. About the Opportunity We are seeking a proactive and curious Marketing Industrial Placement Student to join our Distributor Region Marketing Team, reporting to the Marketing Director. The role focuses on the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) franchise and supports the commercial launches of Vertex’s latest CF products across Distributor markets. You will be closely supported by members of the marketing team, ensuring strong mentorship, hands-on learning and day-to-day guidance. A distinctive feature of this placement is the opportunity to collaborate with marketing colleagues from a range of Distributor partner companies — gaining direct exposure to different geographies, business cultures and healthcare environments. ### What You’ll Be Doing You will contribute to a broad range of impactful marketing and commercial activities, including: Supporting the development and rollout of CF marketing strategies across ~40 Distributor markets Assisting with planning and execution for major CF product launches Helping develop launch toolkits, training materials, and other partner-facing resources Supporting website content development, updates and maintenance to support regional marketing needs Supporting Congress and event activities, including planning, logistics, materials and post-event follow-up Collaborating with Distributor partners across Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa & Latin America to gather insights and feedback Building relationships with marketing colleagues across diverse companies and cultures Supporting cross-functional alignment with Medical, Market Access and International teams Organising internal meetings, workshops and regional training sessions Assisting with project management, budget processes and tracking launch timelines This is a hands-on, internationally focused placement offering broad exposure and meaningful responsibility. ### What We’re Looking For We welcome applications from students who are Studying a Bachelors or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Marketing, Business, Communications or a related field Able to take an Industrial Placement as an accredited element of your university course Interested in international pharmaceutical marketing, healthcare innovation and product launches Strong communicators who enjoy working across cultures and geographies Organised, analytical and comfortable managing multiple priorities Curious, proactive and eager to learn within a dynamic environment Motivated by work that supports patients worldwide ### What We Offer A collaborative, inclusive and internationally focused environment Close mentorship from the Marketing Director, and marketing team colleagues Opportunities to develop skills in cross-cultural communication, commercial excellence and project management The chance to contribute to meaningful work that impacts patients across diverse global markets Competitive placement salary and benefits Our Ways of Working Vertex operates a hybrid working model known as Flex @ Vertex. ### Flex Designation Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility. 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. Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible 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. #LI-Hybrid 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 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 15, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 3 days - Location: Paddington, United Kingdom - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Vertex Pharmaceuticals’s careers site →](https://vrtx.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/vertex_careers/job/Paddington-United-Kingdom/Distributor-Marketing-Industrial-Placement--12-Months-_REQ-30428-1) ## More jobs at Vertex Pharmaceuticals ### [Accounting Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertex-pharmaceuticals/jobs/47e04591b7a0ff8369c9/) Paddington, United Kingdom ### [Commercial Director Haematology, UK](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertex-pharmaceuticals/jobs/f851cb1b9de02398989e/) Paddington, United Kingdom ### [Commercial Haematology Industrial Placement (12 Months)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertex-pharmaceuticals/jobs/20d10005b070d11598f9/) Paddington, United Kingdom ### [Commercial Nephrology Industrial Placement (12 Months)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertex-pharmaceuticals/jobs/60cc51262a569ba6b71b/) Paddington, United Kingdom ### [DMQ Quality Graduate](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertex-pharmaceuticals/jobs/0a33e295810f5c2c30a7/) Paddington, United Kingdom ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Channel Marketing (Distributor Strategy) Industrial Automation Business](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/schneider-electric/jobs/1a90da57aad6d92414c6/) Schneider Electric · Japan +1 more ### [Finance Industrial Placement M/F](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/jobs/5d28c307fdeb4faf263a/) Safran ### [Digital Project Management Industrial Placement M/F](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/jobs/79bc9fc419f7a95d1c90/) Safran ### [PFE - Stratégie, marketing et Développement F/H Saint-Contest, Normandy Saint-Contest, Normandy MARKETING MARKETING Work placement agreement](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vinci/jobs/0184eea1362e84614394/) VINCI · Saint-Contest, Normandy ### [2027 Software Engineer Program - 12 Month Industrial Placement - Glasgow](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/774c993a3f194494cd0f/) JPMorganChase · GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, United Kingdom OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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