Clinical Science PhD Internship Welwyn 2024

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The position

Roche's Product Development organisation is dedicated to delivering outstanding therapies to patients who need them. We conduct global clinical trials, analyse results, monitor safety, and work with regulatory authorities to provide truly differentiated medicines to patients. This internship will be working in the area of type 1 diabetes. Key deliverables will be a literature review project and preparation of materials to promote understanding of the disease and the drug development program within the company.

In addition, the Clinical Science department will organise meetings between the intern and members of Roche staff to widen the intern’s understanding of the drug development process, particularly late stage clinical development.

Responsibilities

Over the span of the internship, the intern would be exposed to foundational clinical science skills. They will have their own project work, and be able to work alone or with others to deliver this. The intern will give a final presentation outlining their project achievements at the conclusion of the internship to the Clinical Science department.

Key responsibilities may include, and are not limited to:

• Literature review to support a type-1 diabetes drug development program
• Preparing materials to promote understanding of the disease and the development program in the company
• Willingness to attend meetings as a development opportunity

For our 2024 internship we will only consider candidates who can attend the office in person in Welwyn Garden City for a minimum of 2 or 3 days a week.

Requirements/qualifications

• Ongoing enrollment in PhD or DPhil program required
• Life science or pharmacy degree
• Curiosity to find out more about late stage drug development e.g. phase 3 studies
• Willingness to develop new skills
• Ideally background in diabetes, metabolism or obesity
• Experience with translational research is preferred. The ideal candidate has some prior experience in drug development (e.g. involved in industry collaborations)
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and Google
• Has impeccable ethics
• Strong attention-to-detail
• Strong project management, organisation and time management skills; has a track record of consistently meeting or exceeding assigned goals and objectives
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good influencing and negotiation skills; works well with and through others
• Good judgement and decision-making skills
• Has a demonstrable orientation to team work; has had a successful, previous track record in working effectively and efficiently with cross-functional teams

Application process

Phase I

Purpose - our focus on this first stage is to understand why you have applied for this role and what you will bring to the role to ensure team and personal success.

• Cover letter & CV

Please elaborate on the below in the cover letter:

• Why Roche: What do you know about Roche and why do you want to work here?
• Why you: If you had to choose a single example or achievement in your life, that you feel would make you suitable for this role, what would it be and why?

Your cover letter should not exceed one page.

Applications without cover letter submission will be rejected automatically.

Phase II

• Interview: face to face/online around July (tbc)

Start Date: September 2024

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Our UK Pharmaceutical head office is situated in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, with beautiful countryside surrounding the area. Supported by major motorways & airports as well as being a 30 minute train ride to London, access is easy. Our award-winning office, known as Hexagon Place, was opened in 2005 and provides a modern, flexible working environment with facilities that are second-to-none. Around 2,000 people work at our Welwyn office in Global Early Development (pRED), Global Product Development (PD), Commercial (Rx) and our Corporate functions.

Roche offer a competitive salary plus the excellent benefits you would expect from a blue-chip organisation. There is a fully equipped gym on-site, a library and information centre, and an active sports and social club. We also have a subsidised staff restaurant providing foods to cater for every taste throughout the day. At the heart of the building is an informal meeting area known as The Street which features a coffee shop, snack machine and cashpoint. A second building on-site, called The Hub, contains modern meeting room and conference facilities. Roche promotes personal well-being and work-life balance. Therefore, flexible working options will be considered for all roles at Roche UK. Roche is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.