Rewards and recognition
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OurÌýemployeesÌýwork hard to develop new medicines for those with serious diseases. This work is made even more fulfilling whenÌýtheyÌýare recognized and rewarded forÌýtheir continuous efforts. Whether it’s through our annual cash incentive program or long-term equity incentives, ourÌýrewards areÌýdesigned to motivate and empower employees across all levels and functional areas.
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We alsoÌýoffer a way for employees to recognize their own colleaguesÌý— any time they do something great. The Vertex Outstanding Contributor Award Program (VOCAP) acknowledgesÌýemployees who demonstrate our core values and make a positive impact onÌýourÌýculture. After the close of each year, employees are also eligible to be nominated forÌýone of twoÌýultimateÌýVOCAP awards,Ìýone of which wasÌýrecently renamed theÌýLeiden Impact award,Ìýfor our former CEO and currentÌýExecutive Chairman, Jeff Leiden. TheseÌýawardsÌýrecognize significant contributions above and beyond our core company values. Ìý
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