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Roche is the world’s leading research-based healthcare company, providing innovative products to the Diagnostics industry. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives and at Roche, we focus on developing innovative medicines and diagnostic tests that help patients live longer, better lives.
Based in a state of the art site in Burgess Hill (15 minutes by train from Brighton), we are giving three individuals the opportunity to work within Roche’s Business Sustainability team, starting Summer 2022 for a 24-month period.
The position
This is an excellent opportunity for Business, Finance, Legal or IT graduate seeking a 24-month fixed term placement.
Roche Diagnostics is driving a strategic transformation putting our customers and patients at the heart of what we do every day. During your internship you will be part of this exciting journey. You will gain valuable knowledge in our business processes and experience of operating with multiple stakeholders from the entire organisation at all levels.
You will be working at the heart of the organisation, with colleagues from a variety of medical, innovation, digital health, scientific and business backgrounds. The intern role will rotate according to business needs across various functions giving the opportunity to see a multitude of business topics and cross organisational projects.
Reporting to a member of the Business Sustainability Team, the position will involve building a deep understanding of our processes. Your contribution will drive enhancement and continuous improvement to deliver the best experience to our customers and patients.
Your key contribution will be through delivery of our large corporate projects.
Who you are
We are looking for highly motivated individuals with an inquiring mind. Someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, who is highly collaborative, has a can-do mindset and who can make things happen.
In order to be successful in this role you will have excellent computer skills, as well as the ability to work reliably and to deadlines. You will be passionate about your work, a strong communicator, and able to work independently and within a team. You will also have the ability to develop effective working relationships with a wide range of colleagues and external partners while balancing multiple activities.
You will possess an eye for detail and quality, and at all times maintain an ethical approach to your work.
Healthcare is personal and it’s about YOU as an individual in your application that will make the difference.
You are located in the UK or Ireland.
Investing in you
Roche is a company that not only invests in its business – over £6.5 billion in R&D worldwide, including £460 million in the UK alone last year – but equally importantly in its people.
Roche has gained 2019 Top Employer status in the UK and Europe.
To apply, please upload your CV and covering letter to your online application. In addition, we kindly request that you provide a concise answer to the following list of screening questions; please insert your responses within the body of your cover letter. Your overall covering letter should not exceed 2 pages.
Question 1: What was your decision making process in selecting your current course/degree subject?
Question 2: Why are you interested in a 24-month student placement at Roche Diagnostics?
Question 3: What skills and experiences do you feel have prepared you for this placement at Roche Diagnostics?
Question 4: What personal qualities will you bring to this placement?
Question 5: What are your main objectives for this placement?
Question 6: What skills or abilities do you hope to develop through our A&I placement programme?
Question 7: Tell me about the interests and activities you undertake when you are not working or studying?
Question 8: If you have a LinkedIn profile, please indicate your LinkedIn public profile address (optional).
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 Diagnostics business, headquartered in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, employs approximately 560 highly skilled individuals. We provide the industry's broadest range of diagnostics and monitoring products & services, spanning all sectors of the market: from small hand held devices used directly by patients or healthcare professionals, to large diagnostic instruments found in hospital laboratories.
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.
