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Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. In addition to clinical development programs in cystic fibrosis, Vertex has more than a dozen ongoing research programs focused on the underlying mechanisms of other serious diseases.

Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex’s headquarters is now located in Boston’s Innovation District. Today, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia, and Latin America. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry’s top places to work, including being named to Science magazine’s Top Employers in the life sciences ranking for nine years in a row.

We have some of the industry’s best and brightest people helping us achieve our mission of discovering transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. The diversity and authenticity of our people is part of what makes us unique. By embracing our strengths and celebrating our differences, we inspire innovation together.

For additional information and the latest updates from the company, please visit www.vrtx.com


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