Vertex Summer Intern , Regulatory Advertising and Promotion

Kickstart Your Career at Vertex!

Are you ready to make a real impact? At Vertex, our mission is to tackle serious diseases and to change lives, for the better, for the future. Our aim is to give you the skills, insights, and career guidance to be an important part of that future; to turn your potential into progression. As a Vertex intern or co‑op, you'll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented teams, and learn from industry leaders.

We're passionate about innovation, inclusion, and supporting your growth‑inside and outside the lab.

• Real Projects
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  You'll work on assignments that make a real impact, not just busy work.
• Mentorship & Networking
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  Connect with leaders and peers who want to see you succeed through professional networks, connections, and collaborations that will shape your longer‑term career.
• Flexible & Supportive
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  We offer flexible work options with Flex @ Vertex and prioritize your wellbeing.
• Inclusive Culture
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  Collaboration and inclusion are embedded in everything we do.
• Career Launchpad
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  Build skills, explore career paths, and get guidance for your future career.

Ready to apply? Submit your application and let's turn possibilities into reality!

At Vertex Pharmaceuticals, we are committed to providing a fair and structured recruitment process for all students interested in internship and co‑op opportunities. To ensure consistency and equity, all student applications must go through our Early Talent Acquisition Team.

Due to the high volume of interest, we are unable to respond to individual solicitation. Direct solicitation to Vertex employees - including senior leaders via email will result in removal from the recruiting process.

We appreciate your enthusiasm and interest in Vertex. To be considered for internship or co‑op roles, please apply directly through our official application channels.

Thank you for respecting our process and helping us maintain a fair experience for all candidates.

Vertex's Global Regulatory Affairs Advertising and Promotion Team (RA‑AP) is responsible for ensuring that drug promotional communications are accurate, balanced, and compliant with the FDA regulations and internal company policies. The team reviews various materials to help ensure information provided to a wide audience, including health care professionals and patients, are truthful, not misleading, accurate, and appropriately supported by data. The RA‑AP team collaborates closely with cross‑functional partners throughout the products’ lifecycle.

As the 2026 Summer Intern, you will be part of the RA‑AP team, gaining hands‑on experience learning how FDA regulations are applied and how promotional materials are aligned with internal policies. This internship offers exposure to the review of a wide range of promotional materials as well as insight into the regulatory submission process. Throughout the internship, you will work closely with medical, legal, commercial, and submission partners as part of cross‑functional teams.

• Gain foundational knowledge of FDA regulations and guidance governing prescription drug advertising and promotion.
• Assist in reviewing promotional materials for accuracy and compliance with FDA regulations and internal policies.
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings with various cross‑functional partners to observe the review and approval process.
• Collaborate with regulatory submissions team to learn how materials and prepared, reviewed, and submitted to FDA.
• Assist with special projects related to accelerated approval products or review current processes and assess regulatory process improvements.
• Prepare short summaries or presentations on regulatory topics, as needed.

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university, pursuing a life sciences degree, including a Pharm
  
  D, with strong interest in pharmaceutical regulation and advertising.
• Strong communicator (written and verbal)
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, able to work independently while also demonstrating collaboration in a team setting
• Eager to gain experience in understanding and applying…