Summer Trainee – Technical Scientific Office & External Affairs
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About the Role
Vertex Pharmaceuticals offers an undergraduate summer training program in Riyadh supporting the Technical Scientific Office and External Affairs functions. The trainee will assist with administrative tasks, presentations, reports, meeting coordination, and research.
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Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and operational support to the Technical Scientific Office and External Affairs teams
- Assist in preparing presentations, reports, meeting materials, and internal documentation
- Maintain trackers, records, timelines, and project files to support follow up and execution
- Support the organization of internal meetings, including preparation of agendas, meeting minutes, and action tracking
- Assist with coordination of stakeholder related activities, meetings, and event logistics
- Conduct basic research and information gathering on topics relevant to healthcare, scientific affairs, public affairs, and business priorities
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Pharmacy
- Eligible to undertake an undergraduate summer training program in Saudi Arabia
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage
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Job Description
- Location: Saudi Arabia
- Function: Technical Scientific Office / External Affairs
- Program Type: Undergraduate Summer Training Program
- Reporting To: Technical Scientific Office Lead / External Affairs Director
- Duration: As per the approved summer training program
Role Purpose
- The Summer Trainee will support the Technical Scientific Office and External Affairs functions through administrative, operational, and coordination activities.
- This role is intended to provide undergraduate students with practical exposure to a professional healthcare/pharmaceutical environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and operational support to the Technical Scientific Office and External Affairs teams.
- Assist in preparing presentations, reports, meeting materials, and internal documentation.
- Maintain trackers, records, timelines, and project files to support follow up and execution.
- Support the organization of internal meetings, including preparation of agendas, meeting minutes, and action tracking.
- Assist with coordination of stakeholder related activities, meetings, and event logistics, as required.
- Conduct basic research and information gathering on topics relevant to healthcare, scientific affairs, public affairs, and business priorities.
- Ensure all assigned tasks are completed in accordance with company policies, compliance standards, and confidentiality requirements.
Candidate Profile
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Pharmacy.
- Eligible to undertake an undergraduate summer training program in Saudi Arabia.
- Demonstrated interest in the healthcare/pharmaceutical industry and corporate functions.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and contribute in a professional environment.
Core Competencies
- Communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Planning and organization
- Attention to detail
- Learning agility
- Professionalism
- Accountability
- Research and analytical thinking
Learning Opportunity
- Technical Scientific Office support activities
- External Affairs coordination and stakeholder engagement
- Reporting, documentation, and business communication
- Cross functional collaboration in a regulated healthcare environment
- Corporate standards relating to compliance, confidentiality, and professional conduct
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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