| Job Description The Vertex Physician Investigator Program is a unique two-year, immersive, rotation-based, biotech training program for exceptional early career physician scientists. The program will provide participants with a broad understanding of the drug development process and enable future leadership opportunities. Program participants will receive didactic training and experiential learning about the science and medicine of drug discovery. This program intends to attract outstanding early-career physician scientists with a proven track record of scientific and creative accomplishments in their field. Physician Investigators come to Vertex for a two-year experience in which they complete four customized rotations. They are embedded within project teams and gain hands-on experience with real-world R&D problems. The program is directed by our Head of Pipeline Development and will be sponsored by our Chief Scientific Officer and Chief Medical Officer and overseen by a Steering Committee of Vertex Senior Leaders. Program Details: Full-time, benefitted position Initial two-year rotation period with four (4) six-month rotations through Research and Development plus two other Vertex functions of participant’s choice Peer to Peer learning with senior mentorship provided A guided career path throughout the two-year rotation period with an eye towards final placement Why be a Vertex Physician Investigator? Full-time employment with a leading innovative biotech company Help patients by contributing to the development of transformative medicines Learn about drug discovery to help inform your future work Advance a scientific idea rapidly in a team-based environment Receive mentorship from scientific, medical and business leaders at Vertex Accelerate your career growth This program aims to start by September 2020 with placement on a Vertex team upon completion of the program. 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. 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. | 
