Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. Their primary focus is on discovering, developing, and producing innovative medicines so that individuals with serious diseases can lead better lives.Key aspects of Vertex Pharmaceuticals include:​Mission and Patient Focus: The company is built on an inclusive culture that unites individuals from various fields, all striving towards the singular goal of improving the lives of people with serious diseases. They are "relentless in [their] quest to improve the lives of people living with serious diseases". This commitment guides their efforts, particularly in areas like cystic fibrosis, where they are "uncompromising" in their dedication to patients.​Scientific Approach: Vertex's scientists approach challenges by seeing "the impossible as a good place to start" for scientific discovery. They are deeply committed to scientific innovation.​Impact and Value: Through their transformative medicines for patients, Vertex aims to drive value for their company, shareholders, and society.​Patient Support and Community Engagement: Beyond developing medicines, Vertex provides comprehensive programs that offer personalized support throughout a patient's treatment journey with a Vertex medicine. They also actively engage with patient communities, such as working with the kidney community to ensure their voices are represented and engaging with the sickle cell disease community.​Clinical Research: They conduct clinical trials, noting that volunteers who participate in these trials help make new medicines a reality.​Corporate Responsibility: Their innovation process is guided by values such as fearlessness, diversity, collaboration, and a commitment to patients, which also fuel their corporate responsibility efforts. They regularly report on how they operate their business responsibly and their positive impact on patients, employees, communities, and the environment.Podcast creator page: http://santarovich.tilda.ws/Support our podcast with your donations: https://paypal.me/OlgaSantarovich

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