Saudi Summer Trainee – Patient Engagement & Advocacy
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About the Role
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is offering a summer training program for students interested in patient engagement and advocacy. The trainee will support the International Patient Engagement team in developing Arabic patient education materials.
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Responsibilities
- Support the development, localization, and review of Arabic patient education materials
- Review content for clarity, readability, cultural relevance, and consistency
- Conduct research on disease awareness, patient education needs, and public health topics
- Help maintain organized content libraries and documentation
- Assist with patient facing digital content, awareness materials, presentations, and visual assets
- Coordinate with agencies and internal teams to ensure materials align with Vertex standards
- Contribute ideas for clear, creative, and engaging patient education formats
- Participate in relevant meetings with patient organizations, agencies, and internal stakeholders
- Support the collection and review of patient insights, feedback, and education opportunities
- Identify best practices in patient communication and health literacy
- Assist with project tracking, timelines, presentations, and educational material updates
- Support organized documentation and version control of educational materials
Requirements
- Current undergraduate student or recent graduate in Pharmacy, PharmD, Public Health, Health Education, or a related field
- Eligible to complete a summer training program in Saudi Arabia and available to work in Riyadh
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English
- Interest in patient education, patient advocacy, public health, and the healthcare/pharmaceutical industry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong organization skills and attention to detail
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Job Description
- Department: International Patient Engagement (IPE) – GCC
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (On site/Hybrid)
- Duration: 6–8 Weeks Summer Training Program
- Reports to: International Patient Engagement Director – GCC
About Vertex
- Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases.
- Vertex is committed to advancing patient centered healthcare through education, innovation, and meaningful engagement with patient communities.
Program Overview
- Vertex GCC is offering a unique summer training opportunity for motivated students interested in patient engagement, health education, and healthcare communications.
- The IPE team brings the patients’ perspective into Vertex’s work by establishing meaningful collaborations with patient communities.
- The trainee will support the International Patient Engagement team in developing, localizing, and improving Arabic patient education materials.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development, localization, and review of Arabic patient education materials.
- Review content for clarity, readability, cultural relevance, and consistency.
- Conduct research on disease awareness, patient education needs, and public health topics.
- Help maintain organized content libraries and documentation.
- Assist with patient facing digital content, awareness materials, presentations, and visual assets.
- Coordinate with agencies and internal teams to ensure materials align with Vertex standards.
- Contribute ideas for clear, creative, and engaging patient education formats.
- Participate in relevant meetings with patient organizations, agencies, and internal stakeholders.
- Support the collection and review of patient insights, feedback, and education opportunities.
- Identify best practices in patient communication and health literacy.
- Assist with project tracking, timelines, presentations, and educational material updates.
- Support organized documentation and version control of educational materials.
Qualifications Required
- Current undergraduate student or recent graduate in Pharmacy, PharmD, Public Health, Health Education, or a related field.
- Eligible to complete a summer training program in Saudi Arabia and available to work in Riyadh.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English.
- Interest in patient education, patient advocacy, public health, and the healthcare/pharmaceutical industry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Who Should Apply?
- We are looking for enthusiastic students who are interested in patient centered healthcare, public health, and patient advocacy.
- Can simplify complex medical information into clear, patient friendly education.
- Want practical experience in biotechnology, healthcare communications, and digital content.
What You Will Gain
- Hands on experience in patient engagement within a global biotechnology company.
- Exposure to patient education, health literacy, and healthcare communications.
- Mentorship from patient engagement professionals and cross functional collaboration in a regulated environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to projects that support patients and caregivers across the GCC.
Flex Designation
- Hybrid Eligible Or On Site Eligible
- In this Hybrid Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as Hybrid (work remotely up to two days per week) or On Site (work five days per week on site with ad hoc flexibility).
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