Vertex isn’t a conventional pharmaceutical company. Each and every person at Vertex is driven by a passion for fearless innovation and a bold desire to transform the lives of millions with new medicines. Vertex has ongoing worldwide research programs and sites in the U.S., U.K. and Canada and employs over 1800 people. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. scientists and our collaborators are working on new medicines to advance the treatment of cystic fibrosis, hepatitis C, epilepsy and other life-threatening diseases. Learn more about Vertex , Kaydeco .