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At Roche, we believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives and we are fearless in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world.

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​That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow.

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​This 12-months internship is a unique opportunity to develop practical application of skills learned in academia in a broad new field.

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​Global Capital Investment & Real Estate is responsible for providing an efficient, effective and sustainable working environment for over 30,000 employees of Roche Diagnostics globally. This is done in a multitude of ways, from designing best in class office layouts, to constructing sustainable and fit for purpose manufacturing facilities, controlling and approval of capital expenditure across the division to managing real estate transactions in 104 countries around the world. The multi-disciplinary team offers the perfect environment for a motivated intern to apply transferable skills in a dynamic setting where we set the governance process for capital investment projects and continuous improvement initiatives to ultimately benefit these projects.

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​We are looking for a motivated, engaged, mature, self-starting individual, keen to grow and prove capability to take on additional tasks beyond the core responsibilities outlined below.

What you will be doing

Within the context of the Project Management and Project Controls area within Capital Investment Projects within the Pharmaceutical and Diagnostics industry (e.g. laboratories, pharmaceutical production, medical devices assembly, offices, infrastructure, etc…), you will work on the following tasks, with guidance and support from mentors and buddies:

Project Management support for initiatives managed by the group 

Coordinate and execute initiatives and programs with internal SMEs, external vendors and internal experts for functional areas (contract and partner management, capability building, project reviews and project controls). Some examples of initiatives are: Supplier Relationship Management, Capability Model establishment, etc.

Develop, maintain and improve infrastructure to manage these initiatives (e.g. project management activities, building and maintaining tools, templates, following up on actions, etc.)

Work with stakeholders and participants to ensure smooth execution of assigned initiatives

Organization and Administrative Support for diverse global initiatives

Plan, organize, and coordinate events and meetings (virtual, hybrid, in person)

Prepare materials and documents for Information, communication and engagement of a global audience and various stakeholder groups

Additional possible tasks may include: 

Document review support 

Review and compare document content (CAPEX contract templates from different countries)

Analyze and capture findings

Design support 

Design of communication, learning and engagement materials

Help design webportals, digital tools and experiment with technology

What is in it for you

As an intern and part of the Capital Investment and Real Estate team, you will have exposure to real-world Capital Investment projects as well as real cases for Project Management &  Controls, Contract Strategy and Capability building for a global, diverse remote audience in these.

You will be in a safe learning environment where you can bring in your own creative ideas, which will be much appreciated.

Hands-on experience in projects and the chance to see how your work becomes a part of the value we bring to Roche as a patient centered company.

The chance to be coached and mentored from experienced industry professionals.

You will have invaluable networking opportunities within the company and the industry.

​Who you are

​​You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

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​You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor or Master‘s degree related to facility management, real estate, project management, architecture or related fields or equivalent education.

You are a strategic thinker, able to recognize connections to achieve the best possible outcome

You have some experience with Design/ Design Thinking/Learning design

You have a creative, open mindset

Proficiency in English (spoken & written) is a requirement, German desirable 

If you are proud of contributing and feel you have the dedication to teamwork and innovation that we are seeking, then Roche is the organization for you. Every role at Roche plays a part in making a difference to patients’ lives. If you want to work in a passionate team, make your mark & improve lives, apply now.

Please clearly indicate your preferred starting date and duration of internship (12 months) in your cover letter. Applications need to include a CV and a motivation letter.

Due to regulations non-EU/EFTA citizens must provide a certificate from the university stating that an internship is mandatory as part of the application documents.

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.

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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.

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