I recently went through the interview process for a role on the Global Value and Access Strategy team at Vertex. While there were positives—like professional interviewers and engaging conversations—the overall experience had some notable frustrations. It took about three weeks post-interview to get any update on my status, despite my follow-ups. When feedback finally came, it was that they chose someone with more “relevant experience,” which felt a bit incongruous given the role level and my background. A bit more transparency and timely communication would have made the process feel more respectful and less frustrating, especially for senior-level candidates