We involve the voices of people living with serious diseases early in our drug discovery and development processes. We listen, learn and incorporate the patient voice in our decisions and our R&D, every step of the way.
Our commitment to patients is uncompromising
Patients come first
at Vertex
Patients come first
at Vertex
We are relentless in our pursuit to create transformative medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. This has been our singular purpose for more than 30 years.
Our core values drive our patient-centric mentality. Our Uncompromising Commitment to Patients value is why we understand the importance of going beyond research and development to engage in advocacy, awareness and community support. It’s why we’re committed to engaging with patient organizations around the globe— to ensure our work is always centered on addressing the lived experiences of people with serious diseases, caregivers and families.
And we wouldn’t be where we are today without the incredible patient communities – thank you.
Learn more about patient engagement at Vertex
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Our commitment
We strive to:
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Put patients first and at the center of everything we do
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Communicate clearly, accurately, honestly and transparently
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Listen and learn from patients and caregivers about their experience living with a serious disease and apply these insights to our work
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Respect the unique, independent voice of patient organizations and the individuals they represent
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Support initiatives that help patients to live a full and engaged lifestyle
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Encourage and provide opportunities for our employees to engage in the community
Patients are at the heart of everything we do
Drug discovery and development
We involve the voices of people living with serious diseases early in our drug discovery and development processes. We listen, learn and incorporate the patient voice in our decisions and our R&D, every step of the way.
Disease education
Drug discovery and development are complicated processes but learning about our approach and the diseases in our pipeline doesn’t have to be. Our Vertex Forward animated video series provides a glimpse into each disease in our pipeline and our work to invent potential treatments for each.
Drug discovery and development
Disease education
Drug discovery and development are complicated processes but learning about our approach and the diseases in our pipeline doesn’t have to be. Our Vertex Forward animated video series provides a glimpse into each disease in our pipeline and our work to invent potential treatments for each.
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How patients motivate us
Creating transformative medicines truly takes a village. From our scientists in the lab to our patient engagement team members, every Vertex employee is motivated by patients — always looking for creative paths to the hardest-to-solve challenges.
Inspired to make a difference
Patients drive our science and our scientists. Our scientists have a tradition of asking the patients who visit our labs to sign lab beakers — their words inspire us to think boldly and to keep going.
Meet Amit Sachdev
As our Chief Patient Officer, Amit ensures patients come first by strengthening relationships with the community and building relationships with patients and advocates across disease areas and around the world.
Meet Gudrun Tyler-Weisshaupt
Our patient engagement team is passionate about improving the lives of people with serious diseases. Working with patient organizations, we take a holistic view of a patient’s journey.
Gudrun joined Vertex in 2012, and she engages with patient organizations to build trust, partnerships and represent the patients' voice within Vertex.
Where our cutting-edge science happens
We welcome you to take a virtual tour of our state-of-the-art research labs to meet our scientists and see what our work is like.