Saudi Summer Trainee – Patient Engagement & Advocacy
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About the Role
Vertex Pharmaceuticals offers a summer training opportunity for students interested in patient engagement, health education, and healthcare communications. The trainee will support the International Patient Engagement team in developing and localizing 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
- Assist with patient facing digital content, awareness materials, presentations, and visual assets
- Participate in meetings with patient organizations, agencies, and internal stakeholders
- Support project tracking, timelines, presentations, and educational material updates
Requirements
- Current undergraduate student or recent graduate in Pharmacy, PharmD, Public Health, Health Education, or 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
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Job Description
- Vertex is offering a unique summer training opportunity for motivated students interested in patient engagement, health education, and healthcare communications.
- The trainee will support the International Patient Engagement team in developing, localizing, and improving Arabic patient education materials.
- Duration: 6–8 Weeks Summer Training Program. Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (On site/Hybrid).
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.
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