Industrial Placements
Each year, the Vertex Industrial Placement program gives students the opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry through a role with challenging and interesting assignments. This is a UK-specific program providing hands-on work experience in an inclusive, fast-paced environment.
Each year, the Vertex Industrial Placement program gives students the opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry through a role with challenging and interesting assignments. This is a UK-specific program providing hands-on work experience in an inclusive, fast-paced environment.
Help shape the future of Vertex
As a part of the Vertex Industrial Placement Program, 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 projects, connect with other students, and feel valued by the Vertex community. Students learn about their day-to-day tasks through their specific work assignments and interact and gain exposure to our organizational leaders and their teams through a series of professional development workshops.
Our placement program runs from September to the following August every year.
“This placement has developed my confidence to work with global international teams and helped me figure out my career path."
–Former Vertex Industrial Placement, HR dept
Join the Vertex Industrial Placement community
What you bring:
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Must be currently enrolled at a university and studying a qualification that allows work for a year in industry
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An understanding and interest in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or healthcare industries
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An availability to join our program start date (typically September)
(Please check specific role requirements to see the qualification disciplines we accept)
What we offer:
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A challenging and meaningful yearlong assignment
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Participation in professional development workshops and networking events with Vertex employees
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An end-of-program capstone event that will capture your learning's and share your experience with colleagues from the broader company
Application timeline and details
2025–2026 Vertex Industrial Placement:
- October 2024: Recruitment process kick-off
- November 2024 – March 2025: Interviews conducted
- September 2025: Industrial placement begins
- August 2026: Industrial placement concludes
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