[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 · Oxford, United Kingdom # DMPK Industrial Placement Student (12 Months) Oxford, United Kingdom Listed on Vertex Pharmaceuticals’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 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/Oxford-United-Kingdom/DMPK-Industrial-Placement-Student--12-Months-_REQ-30370-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Vertex Pharmaceuticals](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertex-pharmaceuticals/) / DMPK Industrial Placement Student (12 Months) ## Job description ### Job Description DMPK - Industrial Placement 12 Months Oxford, UK 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. Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) is a multidisciplinary group within Vertex. DMPK plays a critical role in the prediction of human pharmacokinetic profiles in order to determine whether candidate molecules are suitable to progress to clinical development. DMPK provides support from early discovery to late-development programs. We are recruiting for an Industrial placement student in the DMPK Department, at our research facility in Oxfordshire, as part of our wider intern intake for the year. Main Duties & Objectives The research site is a dynamic, fast-paced environment, where you will be embedded within research teams working on any one of several diseases. You will be working in a close-knit, multidisciplinary team of scientists, located in our research laboratories, where you can expect to gain a broad understanding of the drug discovery process. As part of your time here you can expect to gain experience in DMPK in-vitro assays and their application to prediction of pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism and enzymology and assay development and optimization. During your Industrial Placement you will get the opportunity to learn about our industry from a hands-on perspective. You will be working closely with and learning from some of the brightest people in the industry. Students can expect to be challenged by their work, connect with other students, and feel valued by the Vertex community. Person Specification Currently studying a relevant university qualification Passion for scientific discovery and experimentation Desire to develop scientific and laboratory skills Highly motivated Excellent team working Effective communication skills Role Duration September 2027 to August 2028 Our Ways of Working Flex @ Vertex details Flex Designation: On-Site 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 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: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Oxford, United Kingdom[Apply on Vertex Pharmaceuticals’s careers site →](https://vrtx.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/vertex_careers/job/Oxford-United-Kingdom/DMPK-Industrial-Placement-Student--12-Months-_REQ-30370-1) ## More jobs at Vertex Pharmaceuticals ### [Comparative Medicine Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertex-pharmaceuticals/jobs/39185998b284e0b737d1/) ### [Employee Relations Senior Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertex-pharmaceuticals/jobs/0d53047cf3701ae07a75/) Boston, MA ### [International PV Senior Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertex-pharmaceuticals/jobs/6ef12df5cf81b754a306/) Boston, MA ### [Principal Analyst, Digital Discoverability & AI Optimization](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertex-pharmaceuticals/jobs/8a31ea7745dcfd9dc00e/) Boston, MA ### [Principal Analyst, G&A Technology](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertex-pharmaceuticals/jobs/1242ef9b6c7983168bbc/) Boston, MA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Commercial Student - 12 Month Placement](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/8634d66f929ef9e99c8d/) Lockheed Martin · Gloucester, GBR ### [HSBC Bangladesh Student Work Placement Programme](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hsbc-holdings/jobs/cd368d8efa3ccbd5b20f/) HSBC Holdings · Dhaka, Bangladesh ### [Undergraduate Placement Student](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/0db504e5a9bc859a2a75/) Deutsche Post · East Midlands Airport, England, United Kingdom ### [Finance Industrial Placement M/F](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/jobs/5d28c307fdeb4faf263a/) Safran ### [Atopic Dermatitis Marketing Industrial Placement Student](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanofi/jobs/6c496bb813cc6ddd1384/) Sanofi · Reading OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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