Co-op, Communication Innovation and Research (Scientific/Health Communications) Job at Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Vertex Internship/Co-op Program 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. Our environment is 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, connect with other interns, 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 Global Scientific Communications, Communication Innovation & Research Intern will support the development of scientific communication content and aid research to understand Vertex’s scientific audiences, both internal and external.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Communication Innovation & Research team on a variety of projects dedicated to developing new ways of communicating with Vertex’s scientific audiences, including interactive scientific posters, medical education using augmented reality, visual abstracts of scientific publications, and animations.
- Support ongoing primary research initiatives such as advisory boards, focus groups, and one-on-one interviews with stakeholders.
- Conduct environmental scans on external digital transformation initiatives in medical affairs and report on findings. Maintain and expand library of reports and literature on health care provider communication preferences and related topics.
- Help drive user testing and feedback sessions to collect input on scientific communication material development and evaluation.
- Participate in and support cross-functional meetings to understand how the Communication Innovation & Research team collaborates with other functions and regions in the medical organization.
Qualifications:
- Enrolled in a graduate program (e.g., health communication or education, public health, health sciences, pharmaceutical sciences)
- Experience designing and implementing communications strategies and activities for science or health-related initiatives
- Demonstrated strong academic achievement (GPA 3.0 or above)
- Proficient in Microsoft programs including Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Working knowledge or willingness to learn about project management tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Interest in or experience with understanding user groups and audiences; conducting, analyzing, and reporting on formative research; and collecting and reconciling feedback from multiple stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work well in teams and effectively manage multiple assignments and activities simultaneously.
- Exhibits strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to take a large amount of complex information and distill the key takeaway points.
- A desire to be part of a highly innovative company aimed at transforming the lives of people with serious diseases, their families and society.
This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner that provides services to Vertex. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of that third-party agency; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency upon offer.
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.
Please note that Vertex requires COVID-19 vaccination for all employees working in the U.S. as a condition of employment at Vertex, subject to medical, religious or other accommodations or exemptions required by law. We believe this requirement is vital to keeping everyone at Vertex and in our communities safe. This requirement applies to both existing and new employees who may at any time work on-site at a Vertex facility or visit another location on behalf of Vertex (e.g., conferences, customer visits, etc.), including all remote employees. 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.
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