Working Student - International Patient Engagement (m/f/d)

<p><b>Job Description</b></p><p><span><span>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, </span><span>Europe</span><span> and Australia. </span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span>Vertex is looking for enthusiastic, </span><span>curious</span><span> and dedicated students to join our International Patient Engagement (IPE) team for </span><span>a</span><span> </span><span>working student</span><span>.</span><span>  This based position is </span><span>located</span><span> at our </span><span>o</span><span>ffice in Munich, Germany.  Applicants should be undertaking a relevant degree qualification and ideally have a strong interest in patient engagement in the </span><span><span>Biotech/Pharmaceutical</span></span><span> industry. </span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>Role Description</span></b><span> </span></p><p><span><span>The IPE team </span><span>is responsible for</span><span> bringing the patients’ perspective into Vertex’s work by </span><span>establishing</span><span> meaningful collaborations with patient communities at in-country and above-country level. IPE works across the whole lifecycle of therapies and medicines developed by Vertex. By joining IPE, you will learn how Vertex engages externally and how such engagement shapes decisions across the whole lifecycle of Vertex’s medicines and therapies, from early research to post-marketing.</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span>In this role</span><span> you will get the opportunity to learn about our industry from a hands-on perspective.</span><span> Y</span></span><span><span>ou will be </span><span>learning more about </span><span>patient organizations </span><span>and </span><span>perspective while working </span><span>alongside</span><span> some of the brightest people in the industry</span><span>. Students can expect to be challenged by their </span><span>work and</span><span> feel valued by the Vertex community.</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>Key </span><span>Duties</span><span> and </span><span>Responsibilities</span><span>:</span></b><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><span><span>Participates</span><span> in meetings with patient organizations online and on-site </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Organizes</span><span> and </span><span>communicates </span><span>Vertex´s commitment for the community </span><span>e.g.</span><span> </span><span>to Charity Events for CF across Germany</span><span> internally and externally</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>I</span><span>ntegrates information from stakeholders into departmental </span><span>and country </span><span>reports</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Performs Desk Research for relevant questions </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Coordinates and helps prepare meeting materials, i</span><span>ncluding meetin</span><span>g agenda</span><span>, talking points, presentations, </span><span>pre-reads, minute- or note-taking and assembling/editing PowerPoint presentations</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Operates with </span><span>a high level</span><span> of </span><span>integrity and compliance</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>Key </span><span>Requirements</span><span>:</span></b><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><span><span>Currently</span><span> undertaking studies</span><span>, </span><span>BA</span><span> or </span><span>MA, in</span><span> a scientific or </span><span>social science </span><span>related discipline</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong interest and fundamental understanding of what Patient Engagement delivers in the biotech industry</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>A high level</span><span> of energy and passion toward patients, </span><span>science</span><span> and public health</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Must be independently motivated and </span><span>a strong team</span><span> player </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Demonstrates problem solving skills </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Good written, communication, project management and presentation skills</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to meet deadlines on multiple items</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Developed time management skills and organizational skills to prioritize work and/or multi-task</span></span