Vertex UK Int'l HQ/R&D Posted October 26, 2026

Regulatory Affairs Fellow (12 months)

Paddington, United Kingdom Full time
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About this opportunity

Job Description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is excited to offer our Regulatory PhD Fellowship program. Vertex is offering a one-year PhD Fellowship in our International Regulatory Affairs Team at our corporate headquarters in London, UK.

The Regulatory PhD Fellows will be responsible for regulatory support for development programs or marketed products. The Fellow will contribute to the development of regulatory strategies for development and commercialization of program(s) within the portfolio.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Contributes to the development and implementation of regulatory strategy as a member of the International Regulatory Affairs Team

Develops proficiency in regulatory skills

Supports regulatory strategy under guidance of the International Regulatory Lead

Responsible for regulatory communications with local health authority; under supervision

Identifies regulatory requirements for development and approval pathways for assigned region

Under supervision, manages the process for preparation, submission, and approval of regulatory applications

Provides technical regulatory input for key product development or registration documents

Works to ensure compliance of regulatory submissions with current regulations and guidance

Reviews regulatory intelligence and guidance information to continuously support regulatory strategy

Required Education and Knowledge/Skills:

Successfully completed a Doctoral program and thesis defence in a scientific background

Ability to assess and understand complex scientific information

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills to exchange complex information with others in complex situations

Ability to work effectively within a team environment

Ability to plan, prioritize, and contribute to work and projects in a systematic and efficient manner

Ability to start in summer/Autumn 2027 at our International HQ in Paddington, London.

Our Ways of Working:

Flex @ Vertex details

Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:

1.    Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select

2.    On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.

Flex Designation:

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:

1.    Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select

2.    On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

#LI-Hybrid

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

Job details

Seniority
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc
Function
Regulatory Affairs
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Paddington, United Kingdom
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Regulatory Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 28 comparable Intern/Fellow/Postdoc Regulatory Affairs roles across 18 biopharma companies.

28Comparable roles tracked
26Currently active
18Companies hiring similar roles
16Countries represented

Salary context

None of this role's 28 tracked peers disclose a salary range yet.

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 28 comparable roles

United States7
India4
France2
Malaysia2
United Kingdom2
Vietnam1

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Seniority mix

28 of 28 peers have a known seniority level

Intern/Fellow/Postdoc16
Associate12

Therapeutic area mix

1 of 28 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology1

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