2027 Spring Intern - gRED Business Operations (Systems & Process)
Roche
Summary
The Systems and Process Operations group within Business Operations is a targeted, collaborative, multi-skilled team focused on addressing productivity opportunities at the intersection of business process and technology. Team members help simplify work processes for the gRED organization by removing operational barriers, accelerating delivery, and enabling the implementation of effective practices.
Job description
Department Summary
The Systems and Process Operations group within Business Operations is a targeted, collaborative, multi-skilled team focused on addressing productivity opportunities at the intersection of business process and technology. Team members help simplify work processes for the gRED organization by removing operational barriers, accelerating delivery, and enabling the implementation of effective practices.
The Opportunity
- Support initiatives of varying scope focused on process and system changes, with support and guidance from senior members within Business Operations.
- Provide project management support for systems and process improvement projects.
- Provide recommendations for process improvements and assess their effectiveness.
- Assist in mapping and analyzing business processes to support system improvement initiatives.
- Lead and support development and implementation of value-added business process improvement and AI-assisted automation solutions.
Program Highlights
- Intensive 6 months, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.
- Program start dates are in January 2027 (Spring).
- A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship.
- Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.
- Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.
Who You Are
Required Education
You meet one of the following criteria:
- Must be pursuing or have attained an Associate's Degree.
- Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student).
- Must have attained a Bachelor's Degree (not currently enrolled in a graduate program).
- Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).
Required Majors: Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Biology, Biotechnology, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics.
Required Skills
The ideal candidate will have a passion for health life sciences, some laboratory experience, some exposure to project management/process improvement, and some experience and/or interest in gaining skills for automation and practical implementation of AI/agentic tools in an operational context.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
- Some exposure/experience with vibecoding, App Script, Claude Code, Codex.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing or have attained an Associate's Degree, pursuing a Bachelor's Degree, have attained a Bachelor's Degree, or pursuing a Master's Degree
- Required majors: Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Biology, Biotechnology, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics
- Passion for health life sciences
- Some laboratory experience
- Some exposure to project management/process improvement
- Some experience and/or interest in automation and practical implementation of AI/agentic tools
Benefits
- Paid Holiday Time Off
- Stipend
Company overview
Roche is a Swiss multinational healthcare company and a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, founded in 1896 and headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. As the world's largest biotech company and the fifth-largest pharmaceutical company by revenue, Roche operates through two primary divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. The company is renowned for its leadership in personalized healthcare, combining strengths in both drug development and diagnostic testing to deliver tailored treatments for patients. Roche maintains a strong focus on oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, and central nervous system disorders, with a portfolio that includes over 30 medicines on the World Health Organization's Model Lists of Essential Medicines. The company owns significant subsidiaries including Genentech, Chugai Pharmaceuticals, Ventana Medical Systems, and Foundation Medicine. With approximately 103,000 employees worldwide and operations in over 100 countries, Roche has established itself as a leader in cancer treatments globally while maintaining a robust pipeline of innovative therapies and diagnostic solutions. The company's commitment to sustainability has been recognized through ten consecutive years as Group Leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry.