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Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. In recent years, Roche has invested in genomic profiling and real-world data partnerships and has become an industry-leading partner for medical insights.
Roche is committed to developing and supporting the next generation of talent, wherever it comes from. The Opening Up Roche (OUR) summer internship program exists to unleash the potential of talented students from a variety of backgrounds who have a unique story to share with us.
Our work
The Pharma Technical Operations (PT) involves a range of activities, from Supply Chain to Regulatory Affairs to Finance to People & Culture. Click here to find out the range of departments involved as well as previous projects worked on.
Included in the internship will be training on the basic concepts of the work done in the respective departments. The interns will also be able to take advantage of Roche resources on subjects such as interviewing, making presentations, time management and more.
Duration
Three months from July to September 2023. The positions will be either full or part time, allowing for students to continue with their university studies if needed.
Location
Switzerland, Germany or UK. Work format will be virtual/hybrid/remote depending on your proximity to the respective offices. Travel to Basel is expected. Please note that the candidate should have the necessary work permits or visas to allow travel in the EU or CH. If not, this should be communicated. Roche will cover all expenses.
About you
Qualifications
- Currently studying your bachelors and masters degree in Switzerland, Germany or UK.
- High interest in getting to know the technical operations of the healthcare industry
- The ability to use Microsoft or Google applications such as Sheets, Excel, Powerpoint is a plus but training will be provided.
Please note that project matching will be either random or based on interests. Visit our FAQs to read more about this.
Skills
We are looking for students that enjoy working in a team and who think outside the box. Talents who are willing to share their ideas and find solutions to challenges while considering their own and other perspectives. Team players and eager to learn and find new ways of doing things.
Please check out the OUR website for more details on the program and answers to your questions.
Application process
OUR was developed for students who may find it difficult to advance through university and into a career, due to barriers that lay in their path. This summer internship will provide career opportunities while removing barriers.
At Roche, we actively seek diversity in our company that reflects the communities and patients we serve; we commit to continuously cultivating an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute to our mission of Doing now what patients need next in their own, authentic way. We're all different, but we are all driven by curiosity and united by our passion for providing the best possible care.
It is Roche’s policy to ensure that the behaviour of its employees does not discriminate against anyone on the grounds of gender, age, ethnicity, skin colour, marital status, race, heritage, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS infection, citizenship, genetic information, their physical or mental disability, or any other relevant characteristic protected under the applicable law or regulations where Roche operates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and equality during the recruitment process. For further information on examples of the types of support available, and how to request it, please visit our webpage here.
If you think this is a great opportunity for your career, all profiles are welcome.
Recruitment stages
Phase I
Your CV and Cover Letter should be in English. 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.
As part of your cover letter, Roche is keen to understand how you would bring your unique self to the OUR program and your motivation in applying for this position. You should, therefore, provide responses to the following:
- If you had to choose a single example or achievement in your life that shows your unique self and would make you suitable for this role, what would it be and why?
- How does this unique experience and perspective contribute to fostering diversity and inclusion in a professional setting?
Your cover letter should not exceed one page. Please note that any application without a cover letter will be automatically rejected.
Phase II
Video Interview (you will be required to answer a few questions within a short period of time. This video will be recorded).
Phase III
Virtual Interview (two interviewers will have a conversation with you to give you a deeper insight into the program and get to know you better).
Please submit all applications latest by 22nd March.
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.
Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.
Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
