Vertex Fellow Oxford

Job Description Job DescriptionJob Posting: Vertex Fellows ProgramLocation: Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UKFlex Designation: On-Site DesignatedStart Date: August/September 2026Application Deadline: January 9, 2026, by 22:00 UTCPlease submit a CV/resume and cover letter with your application.Letters of Recommendation will be requested if invited to interview.About The ProgramThe Vertex Fellowship is a unique, one-year training program for outstanding scientists and physicians passionate about solving unmet medical needs and advancing transformative science. Fellows join Vertex for a customized post-doctoral experience, gaining hands-on experience with real-world R&D challenges and benefiting from mentorship by Vertex leaders.This program is designed to provide participants with a broad understanding of the science and business of drug discovery.Program HighlightsProject-based Fellowship:Embed for one year within a Vertex project teamWork on a project of relevance, based on your skills and our pipeline needsTraining & MentorshipIntensive didactic training on the science and business of drug developmentScientific mentorship from research leadersCareer mentorship from Vertex leadersExploring Career Fit Upon completion, participants will be able to effectively decide if a career in industry is the right fit, and if so, how they might develop their careerWhy be a Vertex Fellow? Contribute to transformative medicines: Help patients by advancing scientific ideas in a team-based environment.Accelerate your career: Learn about drug discovery and build your professional networkMentorship: Receive guidance from scientific, medical, and business leaders at VertexVertex Fellows Network: Develop connections internally and externallyProgram TimelineApplications Accepted: November 24, 2025 January 9, 2026, by 5:00 PM ETInterview Invitations: February 2026 (Letters of Recommendation requested at this time)Interviews: Early March 2026Formal Offers: Mid-late March 2026Program Start: September 2026Program End: August 2027Eligibility RequirementsPhD, MD, or joint degree attainedDemonstrated scientific impact (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, presentations, awards)Evidence of creative thinking, scientific problem solving, and innovationInterest in learning how scientific research leads to the development of therapiesApplication InstructionsPlease submit your CV/resume and cover letter by January 9, 2026, 5:00 PM ET.In Your Cover Letter, Consider AddressingYour most significant scientific or research achievement and how you accomplished itAn example of how you applied creative thinking to solve a problemWhat you hope to gain from the Vertex Fellows ProgramLetters of Recommendation will be requested if invited to interview.Flex DesignationOn-Site DesignatedFlex Eligibility StatusIn this On-Site designated role, you will work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertexs Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.Company InformationVertex 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 [email protected]

Created: 2025-12-08