LATAM Commercial Trainee

Job Description

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 Summer Intern, 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: You’ll work on assignments that make a real impact, not just busy work.

Mentorship & Networking: Connect with leaders and peers who want to see you succeed through professional networks, connections, and collaborations that will shape your longer-term career.

Inclusive Culture: Collaboration and inclusion are embedded in everything we do.

Career Launchpad: 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!

Key Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Assist in planning, executing, and monitoring projects to ensure timely delivery of objectives.
• Track project progress and report updates to relevant stakeholders.

Market Research and Analysis:

• Conduct research on market trends, competitors, and customer needs.
• Analyze data to provide actionable insights for business strategies.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth operations.
• Support the development and maintenance of strong relationships with distribution partners.

Administrative Support:

• Prepare and organize reports, presentations, and other documentation for internal and external use.
• Manage schedules, meetings, and other administrative tasks to support the team.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for improving operational efficiency and propose solutions.
• Assist in implementing new processes and monitoring their effectiveness.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a business or scientific-related field.
• Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, and English.
• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite.
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• High level of self-motivation and adaptability to dynamic environments.

What This Internship Offers

Joining Vertex at this moment means more than gaining experience — it means being part of something meaningful.

Front-row seat to a rare disease product launch: experience firsthand how strategy translates into patient impact.

Immersive cross-functional exposure across commercial, medical, and access teams — the full picture of a pharmaceutical brand.

Mentorship from experienced professionals with deep expertise in rare disease marketing.

Development of strategic thinking, project management, and analytical capabilities in a real-world, high-stakes environment.

The opportunity to contribute to therapies that genuinely change the lives of patients with Cystic Fibrosis.

Program Details:

At Vertex, we believe that when you feel your best, you can perform at your best. That’s why our benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you.

Career development opportunities and events, including C Suite engagement

Social events—both intern-only and company-wide

Location-specific perks and extras!

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR THIS ROLE IN ENGLISH

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.

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