The Position
At Roche, we deliver medical solutions and develop innovations for the future in order to transform patients' lives. We believe that good business means a better world and we commit ourselves to scientific rigour, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all.
An evolving regulatory landscape, and a diversifying product portfolio requires the acceleration of clinical development for novel medicines addressing unmet medical need. Accelerated timelines and the need to manufacture high quality drugs more efficiently puts additional pressure on the CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, & Controls) operations of biopharmaceutical companies. Drug manufacturing is currently experiencing a wave of innovation, transforming the industry and presenting unique challenges to global companies that operate under complex and varied regulatory frameworks.
As an Intern within our Technical Regulatory Team team in Basel, you will gain insights into the work of Technical Regulatory Policy professionals who are responsible for driving technical regulatory policy activities for the Roche Pharma Group including the development of Roche global policy positions on key topics relevant to Pharma Technical, and effective advocacy of such positions externally for all international markets.
During the internship you will:
Support regional Regulatory Policy Leads in their daily tasks and gradually assume responsibility for agreed individual projects These activities will include
Database management (e.g., mapping of available guidelines on selected topics)
Data analysis (e.g., analyze results from different sources, identify trends)
Website maintenance and development of communication plans
Meeting management
The project you will work on is real and you will be generating genuine added value
Benefits for you:
We will provide you with an excellent learning experience in a multifaceted global organization:
Gain meaningful professional experience in the field of Technical Regulatory Affairs.
Develop an understanding of the regulatory requirements for bringing medicines to patients.
Gain cross-functional insight into a global research organization and learn how to work in a global company, to network and to collaborate with partner groups.
Be given learning and training opportunities to improve your personal development.
Be a member of our Interns' Network and experience the culture of Basel in the heart of Europe.
Who You Are
To seek this challenging opportunity you are enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. program in life sciences or pharmaceutical sciences and nearing the end of your studies. Your qualifications include, but are not limited to, the following:
Passionate about the field of Technical Regulator
First regulatory experience or knowledge in regulatory affairs
Ability to drive activities, work under pressure and to tight timelines
Good coordination and excellent communication skills
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Outstanding motivation and ability to learn
Excellent English language skills
The preferred start date of the internship is beginning of March for 6 months (minimum). Please clearly indicate your preferred starting date on your motivation letter. All applications always need to include a CV, motivation letter and certificate of your PhD, if applicable.
Please note that non-EU/EFTA nationals have to provide us a certificate of mandatory internship from their university.
What we stand for? Roche embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
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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.
Job Level:
Entry Level
