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Vertex Pharmaceuticals to Lay Off 125 Employees in Rhode Island

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
125
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.3%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Jun 11, 2025
125 OF 5,400 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Rhode Island, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated has announced that it will lay off 125 employees in Rhode Island as part of a consolidation of its offices. This decision reflects the company's ongoing efforts to streamline operations and reduce costs. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to enhance efficiency within the organization. The affected employees will be notified as the company moves forward with its restructuring plans. Vertex's actions come amid a challenging economic environment, prompting the need for workforce adjustments.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated cut 125 jobs as of June 11, 2025.

That is roughly 2.3% of the 5,400 people Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 3 layoff events at Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated since October 2023, affecting a combined 390 employees.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals IncorporatedVRTX
Healthcare · 5,400 employees
3
EVENTS TRACKED
390
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 10, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 28, 2025