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We are Medical. We are transforming Medical practice together. We are advocates for patients, for medical progress and for global access providing optimal and personalized healthcare. We are a trusted partner and central interface with the external medical stakeholder community. We collaborate and strive in an integrated work environment with the affiliates, global development and global strategy. We help in driving the development, introduction, uptake and informed use of our innovative medicines and services in clinical practice and patient care worldwide. We create and evolve competencies, capabilities, and opportunities for our global Medical Network.

The Opportunity

This 12-month internship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience of global medical affairs activities at an innovative and patient-centric global pharmaceutical company. You will be working on a project in the Ophthalmology, Cardiovascular/Renal/Metabolism, Respiratory, Neuroscience or Oncology area that aims at fostering scientific exchange between Roche and medical professionals, healthcare providers and patients. Through this role, you will take specific project responsibilities to help transform worldwide clinical practices with innovative medicines. This opportunity will enable you to establish a solid network for building and expanding your future career.

Primary Responsibilities 

Take responsibility of specific global medical affairs activities and contribute to project goals by learning and understanding the impact of medical affairs on company’s product development and commercialisation goals

Support daily activities as a full member of the project team

Proactively build knowledge and increase understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare ecosystem

This is a high-level summary of all duties that might be performed during the internship, with the variety of tasks depending on the specific project.

Who you are

You are currently pursuing your MD, PharmD, Master’s (MSc) or PhD degree in Life Sciences or other sciences or you've completed your studies within the 12 months and you show a demonstrated interest in drug development. Skills or experiences in digital sciences and/or innovation are a plus.

Skills, Knowledge, Experience : 

Strong Ethics & Relationship Building – High ethical standards and ability to foster sustainable relationships with stakeholders.

Effective Communication & Collaboration – Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and English language skills in an international setting.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills – Critical thinking, decision-making, creativity, and ability to process information effectively.

Growth Mindset & Impact-Driven – Eagerness to learn, adapt, and contribute meaningfully to the healthcare ecosystem.

Adaptability & Organizational Awareness – Ability to work in a matrix environment with shared responsibilities; knowledge of drug development and project management is a plus.

We look forward to welcoming motivated and innovative colleagues to our Medical Affairs Group. If you are excited about making impactful contributions at Roche, we encourage you to apply.
 

Please submit your cover letter and CV by March 9th, 2025. The preferred start date is spring/summer 2025 (flexible).

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.