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The Position

The Pharma Technical Operations (PT) Global MSAT & Engineering (PTT) group takes bold steps to modernize technical operations to enable Roche to deliver medicines for patients more quickly, efficiently and reliably. PTT shapes and accelerates technology innovation and product lifecycle management for tomorrow, while standardizing and driving operational excellence in PT today. The Pharma Technical Operations (PT) Direct Materials Team drives the modernization of materials and their application to technical issues across PT. In partnership with key stakeholders such as development, regulatory and manufacturing, the team manages the material release and supplier specifications. The internship centers on Process Improvement and Standardization, where intern will be support the specification team in implementing key enhancements and leading standardization initiatives for direct materials (e.g. chemicals, single use technology, medical devices, packaging etc.).

The Opportunity

You will be mentored by senior experts and will support to drive specific improvement initiatives related to direct materials specifications:

• Process Management: Gain first-hand experience in recognizing the importance of continuous improvement and integrating ongoing enhancement activities into regular business operations

• Materials Management: Learning more about the world of materials management from supplier specifications to material release and usage internally at manufacturing sites

• Project Leadership: Develop practical skills in how to effectively structure, plan, and drive smaller-scale projects from conception to completion

• Stakeholder Relations: Learn advanced techniques for managing diverse stakeholders and internal customers, ensuring alignment and effective collaboration between global teams and manufacturing sites

• Global Communication: Master professional communication standards and successfully navigate interactions within a global structure while interacting with manufacturing sites

Who You Are

• Must be a recent graduate (within the last 12 months) with a degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in biotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacy, engineering or similar background with a proven record of academic achievement and relevant technical coursework.

• Knowledge of material properties/management and regulatory requirements (e.g. FDA, SwissMedic, Health Canada, ICH) is an asset.

• Demonstrates technical and analytical thinking with the ability to propose creative solutions to compliance or documentation challenges.

• Basic skills in project planning and stakeholder management.

• Proficiency in common digital platforms (MS 365 and Google Workspace).

• Self-structured, highly proactive, and result-oriented team player who seeks opportunities to drive improvements.

• Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills in English for clear internal correspondence and stakeholder engagement.

• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in German is an advantage.

Ready to take the next step? We'd love to hear from you. Apply now to explore this exciting opportunity!

Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is Basel. If you are interested in additional locations where the role may be available, we will provide the relevant compensation details later in the hiring process.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.