Global Medical Affairs Intern

1w1 week ago

Roche

Basel, CH · Internship · CHF 42,000 – CHF 55,000

About this role

At Roche, you can show up as yourself, embraced for unique qualities. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued and respected. Join us to prevent, stop, and cure diseases while ensuring global healthcare access.

We are Medical, transforming medical practice as advocates for patients, progress, and access to personalized healthcare. As a trusted partner, we interface with external medical stakeholders, collaborating in an integrated environment with affiliates, development, and strategy teams.

This 12-month internship focuses on a Nephrology/Rheumatology project fostering scientific exchange between Roche, medical professionals, healthcare providers, and patients. You will take specific project responsibilities to drive development, introduction, and informed use of innovative medicines worldwide.

Work as a full team member supporting daily activities while building knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare ecosystem. This role enables you to create competencies for the global Medical Network and establish a solid network for your future career.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed (within 12 months) Master’s (MSc) degree in Life Sciences or other sciences with demonstrated interest in drug development
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
Skills or experiences in digital sciences and/or innovation are a plus

Responsibilities

Take responsibility for specific global medical affairs activities and contribute to project goals by understanding impact on product development and commercialisation
Support daily activities as a full member of the project team
Proactively build knowledge and increase understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare ecosystem
Foster scientific exchange between Roche and medical professionals, healthcare providers, and patients in Nephrology/Rheumatology
Help drive development, introduction, uptake, and informed use of innovative medicines in clinical practice
Collaborate in an integrated environment with affiliates, global development, and global strategy

Benefits

Hands-on experience on global medical affairs activities at an innovative and patient-centric company
Opportunity to establish a solid network for building and expanding future career
Work in a culture that values personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections