Invitation to apply for a fully funded, one-year industry placement

RCPCH is delighted to announce an exciting partnership with Vertex and the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine on the Vertex Physicians in Pharma Programme (VPiPP). This unique, one-year work placement is for clinicians in training who wish to enrich their curriculum and knowledge by understanding and experiencing pharmaceutical medicine.
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The Vertex Physician in Pharma Programme is offering a one year fully funded industry placement for paediatricians in training in 2025.

Aims of the programme

  • Enhance clinicians’ awareness of the role and positive impact of pharmaceutical medicine on the advancement of clinical care and scientific knowledge
  • Introduce qualified and motivated specialist clinicians to clinical trial development strategy and medical affairs work, developing strong and well-rounded future clinical or industry leaders
  • Incorporate clinical/specialist perspective throughout life cycle management of existing or in development therapeutics

Who can apply

  • MD/MBBS/MBChB
  • Enrolled at recognised specialty training programme, ideally at ST3-ST6 level, utilising their OOPC (Out of Placement Career) year, or clinicians who have completed specialty training and are interested in a one-year work placement in  industry.
  • Preference would be given to candidates with expertise in the following areas: Endocrinology/Diabetology, Haematology, Nephrology and Neurology/Pain Management.

How to apply

This is a competitive programme, and paediatricians in training interested in the VPiPP are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. You will need to complete an online application form, with a one-page cover letter and your CV. Applications close November 2024. 

To hear from members of the VPiPP leadership team talk about the integral role physician-investigators play at Vertex, please watch this video