Development at Roche – For the scientists of tomorrow

Are you looking for a chance to build your career while also improving people’s lives? If you have a passion for making a difference – and for innovation, research and development – then come and join Roche.

We have the strength and depth to make an impact around the world. Thanks to the expertise and experience of our two primary corporate divisions, Diagnostics and Pharmaceuticals, Roche is able to take advantage of countless synergies in the field of research and development. Our efforts are further supported by a variety of technical co-operations and a network of alliance partners that help us to promote the development of individual products or product portfolios. We rely on innovative and committed individuals like you to succeed in these endeavours.

We invite you to choose an internship in the field of development at Roche, and profit from our proven network of innovation, research and development – regardless of whether you’re planning your career in the field of biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, pharmacy or engineering.

Head-quarter sites for Roche Pharma Development are located in Switzerland, England, the United States, and China. In addition, the function has a strong presence in Australia, France, Canada, Spain and further countries across the globe. Roche Pharma Development has also entered co-development partnerships with Genentech (USA) and Chugai (Japan), jointly developing a variety of groundbreaking products to improve lives.

Roche’s Parma Development (PD) sector – where you’ll gain invaluable practical experience and expertise in support of your studies – is subdivided into the following key areas:

Medical Science 

PD Medical Science provides high-quality scientific and medical expertise to the development effort. This starts with the interface between Research and Development, and includes responsibility for both development and execution of robust development plans. Medical Science is split into two functions – Clinical Research & Exploratory Medicine / Clinical Development - and is the home of clinical science, clinical pharmacology, biomarkers, translational medicine.

Operations 

PD Operations is the home of clinical study management, clinical study monitoring and data management resources within Roche Pharma Development. PD Operations is responsible for the planning and implementation of high-quality clinical programmes that meet specific scientific, medical, regulatory and commercial requirements.

Regulatory Affairs 

PD Regulatory Affairs supports the Research and Development Teams, LifeCycle Teams and “mature products” group by developing and implementing regulatory strategies for global registration and for the ongoing maintenance and issue management of Roche products. 

Safety Risk Management

PD Safety has the responsibility to protect patient’s safety. To do so, PD Safety produces safety surveillance plans, evaluates signals and adverse events, and initiates risk management activities.

Quality Assurance

PD Quality Assurance assists the Pharma Division in achieving and maintaining high quality standards in clinical development, trial systems and processes.

Methodology & Innovation

PD Methodology & Innovation provides analytic solutions to maximize the success of the development efforts. It is the home of biomathematics and biostatistics.

Our Diagnostics Division works continually to maintain a leading market position in the management of healthcare information. It integrates diagnostic test results and medical information in order to support physicians and facilitate optimum administration of their patients. By joining these efforts, you can make a contribution to the quality of life of people all around the globe by applying your expertise and experience where it is needed most. 

The development areas of our Diagnostics Division include: 

• Advanced Technology
• Blood Screening
• Core Chemistry
• Development Administration
• Design Control Documentation
• Genomics, Microbiology
• Systems Integration
• Virology
• Women’s Health 

Our range of offers for internships and thesis subjects in these areas provides you with an unmatched overview of these critical fields of activity.