Marketing Intern

Job Description

Australia Marketing Intern | Based in North Sydney, NSW

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that aims to discover, develop and commercialize innovative new medicines so people with serious diseases can lead better lives. Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, MA, Vertex today has research and development sites and commercial offices around the world in the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia.

Vertex is looking for enthusiastic, curious and dedicated intern to join our Australia Marketing team for a one-year placement. This position is located at our Head Office in North Sydney. Applicants should have recently completed a relevant business, economics, commerce or marketing degree qualification and ideally have a strong interest in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry.

Role Description

This role offers a unique opportunity to support commercial activities in cystic fibrosis. You’ll work closely with the Marketing team and collaborate with colleagues across the organisation, both locally and internationally. Through hands-on experience, you’ll learn about our industry and contribute to meaningful projects that help treatments reach the patients and healthcare professionals who need them. Throughout the program, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, inclusion and your growth.

Key Responsibilities

The candidate will play an active role in these workstreams:

Marketing Strategy & Tactics Execution

• Support the overall execution of CF marketing plan across Australia and New Zealand.
• Work closely with Marketing team but collaborate with alongside Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Sales teams to ensure strategic alignment across all commercial activities.
• Contribute to the preparation and coordination of promotional materials, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in tracking marketing activities and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure impact and progress against launch goals.
• Assist in coordinating HCP engagement activities, peer-to-peer programs, webinars and scientific congresses.
• Assist in the coordination and follow-up of marketing projects involving internal stakeholders and external agencies.

Digital Marketing & Customer Engagement

• Support the operational implementation of digital marketing initiatives, including email communications, webinars and omnichannel activities
• Assist in collecting, consolidating and reporting campaign performance metrics, including HCP reach and engagement
• Contribute to the preparation of marketing dashboards and performance reports to support the evaluation of marketing activities

Insights and Analytics

• Contribute to market analysis and competitive intelligence activities to support strategic decision-making in the CF landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a business qualification (e.g Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Marketing, Business Management, Economics)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail and able to meet deadlines
• Comfortable working in cross-functional, fast-paced environments
• Proactive, curious, and self-driven — take initiative and learn quickly
• Digital proficiency: Confident user of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Candidates must be studying a university qualification which incorporates an Industrial Placement as a formal, accredited part of their studies

Role Duration

Feb 2027 to Feb 2028

We recognise that candidates may have different academic commitments. For the right candidate, we can offer flexibility around the internship start and/or end dates to accommodate the completion of studies. We encourage you to apply even if your academic timetable does not align exactly with the dates advertised.

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.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.

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.

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