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Saudi Summer Trainee – Patient Engagement & Advocacy Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Vertex Pharmaceuticals
## Saudi Summer Trainee – Patient Engagement & Advocacy Apply locations:
Riyadh, Saudi Arabiatime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
REQ-29554
** Job Description
**** Department:
** International Patient Engagement (IPE) – GCC
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* Location:
** Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (On-site/Hybrid)
** Duration:
** 6–8 Weeks Summer Training Program
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* 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. At Vertex, we are 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 is responsible for bringing the patients’ perspective into Vertex’s work by establishing meaningful collaborations with patient communities at in-country and above-country level. IPE works across the whole lifecycle of therapies and medicines developed by Vertex. By joining IPE, you will learn how Vertex engages externally and how such engagement shapes decisions across the whole lifecycle of Vertex’s medicines and therapies, from early research to post-marketing.
The trainee will support the International Patient Engagement team in developing, localizing, and improving Arabic patient education materials, while gaining exposure to patient advocacy, digital content, health literacy, and cross-functional collaboration in a regulated biotechnology environment.
** Key Learning Objectives
** During the training program, the trainee will:
* Gain practical experience in patient engagement, health literacy, and patient-centered communication.
* Support the development and localization of Arabic patient education materials.
* Contribute to digital and creative educational assets in collaboration with internal teams and agencies.
* Build project coordination, research, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
** Key Responsibilities
**** Patient Education Material Development
*** 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.
** Digital & Creative Content Support
*** 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.
** Patient Insights & Advocacy
*** 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.
** Operational Support
*** Assist with project tracking, timelines, presentations, and educational material updates.
* Support organized documentation and version control of educational materials.
* Participate in internal and cross-functional discussions as appropriate.
** 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…
Title: Saudi Summer Trainee – Patient Engagement & Advocacy
Company: Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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