2027 Summer Intern - Product Technical Development - Digital Sciences Focus
Roche
Summary
Pharmaceutical Technical Development (PTDU) develops, delivers, and supports robust, cost-effective production methods and technologies for innovative therapeutics to meet the needs of Genentech's Research, Development, Commercial, and Product Operations groups. The group has long been recognized as a world leader in developing large-scale manufacturing processes, sophisticated analytical methods, and effective drug delivery systems.
Job description
Department Summary
Pharmaceutical Technical Development (PTDU) develops, delivers, and supports robust, cost-effective production methods and technologies for innovative therapeutics to meet the needs of Genentech's Research, Development, Commercial, and Product Operations groups. The group has long been recognized as a world leader in developing large-scale manufacturing processes, sophisticated analytical methods, and effective drug delivery systems.
Key Responsibilities
As a Digital Sciences intern, you can expect to leverage your programming, machine learning, and AI skills to contribute to digital projects, such as full-stack software applications and data science models, that will make an impact across the entire PTD organization. These projects are often aimed to enable greater insights from data, more innovative drug development, and faster delivery of medicines to patients. Previous internship projects have included but are not limited to:
- Developing an interactive, web-based tool that visualizes an antibody sequence and highlights notable characteristics of its constituent residues
- Synthetic lipid modeling with in-silico simulations
- Creation and implementation of information databases and electronic laboratory notebook schemas
- In-silico protein stability studies
Who You Are
Education
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree at the time of application (having completed at least 2 years of the degree program)
- OR Must have attained a bachelor's degree within 2 years of your application date and must not be currently enrolled in a graduate program
- Relevant work experience with coding/computer science (e.g. Python, R, Flask, Django, React, etc.) in a research lab or biotechnology industry setting is desirable but not required
- Must be able to work 40 hours/week for the duration of the 12 week internship
Required majors
- Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biophysics, or related disciplines
Other Qualifications
- Detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and self-directed individual who is excited about tackling complex and creative scientific challenges in an industrial setting
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
- Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree at the time of application (having completed at least 2 years of the degree program) OR must have attained a bachelor's degree within 2 years of application date and must not be currently enrolled in a graduate program
- Relevant work experience with coding/computer science (e.g. Python, R, Flask, Django, React, etc.) in a research lab or biotechnology industry setting is desirable but not required
- Must be able to work 40 hours/week for the duration of the 12 week internship
- Required majors: Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biophysics, or related disciplines
- Detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and self-directed individual
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Paid internship
- $2500 OSA Stipend
- Paid holiday time off
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.