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    Roche Welwyn Data Science is delighted to announce the opening of its 6th intern scheme for Statistics/Data Science/Epidemiology PhD students within the UK for summer 2023.

    Our biostatistics summer interns will work for 10 weeks at our Roche Welwyn site under the supervision of experienced data scientists and will receive a competitive salary. Interns will work on theoretical or applied problems with direct relevance to Roche’s ongoing clinical drug-development in areas such as oncology, immunology, infectious disease, ophthalmology, or neuroscience.

    There will be opportunities to interact with Roche’s global network of over 600 statisticians/data scientists. As well as engaging in an exciting research topic, interns will have the opportunity to experience first-hand the work of statisticians/data scientists within the pharmaceutical industry, and how they add value to clinical development plans.

    Interns will learn both new technical and non-technical skills highly relevant for their future careers. At the end of the internship, students will give a department-wide presentation on their research topic.

    Requirements

    Applicants must currently be on a PhD program within the UK in the areas of Statistics/Data Science/Epidemiology. They should also have a valid visa that allows them to work in the UK.

    Applicants may undertake the internship part time while carrying out their PhD. Authorization of the university is essential for a part time internship.

    Application Process

    To apply for this exciting opportunity please submit your CV with a covering letter outlining what PhD course you are currently taking and why you are interested in this program. Please also describe any skills or experience you have to the role, and if you are eligible for working in the UK.

    Following your application, you will be informed if you are successful and moved to the next stage of the process which will involve a face to face assessment centre on the 27th January 2023.

    Application deadline: 31st December 2022.

    Testimonials

    Evanthia, Lancaster University: “Working for Roche was an incredible experience. I have met and worked with so many talented people. This internship offered me so much more than just an opportunity to learn a new statistical method. I worked with experienced statisticians and I have learned so many new things, from better managing my time to effectively communicating my work to a more general audience. I believe all these things really helped me grow as a professional. I am really grateful for having this 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.

    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.