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In Roche’s Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (pRED), we make transformative medicines for patients in order to tackle some of the world’s toughest unmet healthcare needs.
At pRED, we are united by our mission to transform science into medicines. Together, we create a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility and humility, where our talented people are empowered and inspired to bring forward extraordinary life-changing innovation at speed.
These positions are located in BioX, a department within the pRED function which translates world-class science into medical innovation through a diversity of technologies and talent located across research & development sites worldwide. We deliver on individual patient needs through a deep understanding of disease biology and the implementation of Personalized Healthcare strategies.
During the placement, you will be based at the Welwyn Garden City, UK site in a non-laboratory based scientific position.
Job Mission
We are offering an outstanding opportunity to two Industrial Placement students to work with multidisciplinary teams of operational experts and technical scientists dedicated to support the clinical development and execution of BioX (biosample, biomarker and bioanalytics) strategies to translate biosamples into medicines across our worldwide early phase clinical studies.
Each successful candidate will receive full training in relevant business processes, systems, software and programming for each role, and will be supported by experienced employees that will provide coaching, mentoring and oversight on a day-to-day basis.
Your Impact
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Communicate with internal / external stakeholders, participate in stakeholder and vendor (laboratories) meetings, support central laboratory meetings, China colleagues and any subsequent face to face meetings in collaboration with BioX (biosamples, biomarkers and bioanalytics).
- Oversee the maintenance and application of different internal tools and platforms that support both biosample management and bioanalytical activities and the BioX Chapters and community.
- Support and assist in day to day biosample operational and bioanalytical activities that the Biosample Operations Specialists and Bioanalytical Managers undertake with their clinical projects and studies. These can include but are not limited to participating in the review of the clinical project and study biosample specific metrics, laboratory vendor selections based on specific technology and collaborating across the early and late stage clinical development for bioanalytical measurements as well as study specific financial management.
- Contribute to activities that expand across the entire biosample lifecycle from the BioX strategy through to patient sample collection, sample analysis, data reporting and sample storage.
- Support the development, maintenance and oversight of appropriate biosample management documentation, provision of critical reagents, their associated Certificates of analysis, and monitoring of reagent consumption.
- Collaborate with the Biosample Operations Specialist on innovative and functional initiatives.
- Optionally be able to contribute to Welwyn site-wide events and projects (e.g Wellbeing, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion).
Your Profile
You should be an undergraduate in your second year of your Bachelor’s degree. We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic, inclusive environment which gives you full accountability for your
own contributions and development. You are interested in operationalising clinical trial patient biosample collection and analysis that delivers data to drive decision making. You are resourceful and flexible in problem solving and working in a collaborative and inclusive manner. You have a sense for ensuring that everyone has the required information at all times.
You are equipped with strong planning and organizational skills which give you the ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time. Your skillset and experience allows you to be a professional, reliable and team-oriented employee. You are knowledgeable of your strengths and development areas.
Our Commitment
Roche commits to recognising talent and aptitude. We prioritize encouraging and supporting our employees in their personal journeys by providing a safe, creative space to help them reflect, make decisions and grow in their career.
We are confident that we find the most innovative solutions by gaining different perspectives, asking and answering hard questions, and challenging the status quo. Roche is committed to embrace diversity and equal opportunities in an enthusiastic way; we are devoted to building a team that represents a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
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
- CV & Cover Letter
- Video Interview
As part of your cover letter, Roche is keen to understand your motivation in applying for this position.
- Why Roche : What is your key motivation for applying for this placement?
- Why you: What personal qualities, skills and experience will you bring in relation to what the role will require?
Your cover letter should not exceed one page.
Phase II
Final Assessment Center (Dec 2022)
If successful at the Video, CV and Cover Letter screen, you will be invited to the final stage of the application process. This will include a face to face interview, and relevant activities critical for the role, giving you a taste of Roche and the placement opportunity.
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.
