Job Description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

Early Development Biometrics (EDB) is a core function within Product Development Data Sciences (PDD) that provides strategic leadership and scientific rigor across early clinical development at Roche. As strategic partners in drug development, we apply our drug development and statistical expertise to the design and analysis of clinical development plans, clinical studies, and non-clinical experiments.

We are seeking a motivated intern to join the Early Development Biometrics (EDB) team in Basel. You will contribute to the evolution of our Phase 2 clinical trials in respiratory indications by investigating innovative statistical methodologies designed to optimize drug development and decision-making. In this role, you will explore the application of advanced statistical frameworks within the context of modern trial designs.

The Opportunity

• Get familiar with existing methods and clinical context through targeted literature review.

• Identify and evaluate complementary statistical frameworks that could further optimize the proposed approaches.

• Perform rigorous simulation work to evaluate the robustness and efficiency of study designs or decision-making frameworks in the face of evolving clinical landscapes.

• Incorporate insights from internal data where appropriate to refine assumptions and enhance the clinical relevance of the research.

• Consolidate research findings and simulation results into clear presentations.

• Deliver high-quality code and outputs in a reproducible format with clear documentation to ensure the work is accessible and reusable for the broader team.

Who you are

• You are enrolled in your Master’s or PhD studies or have completed your Master’s studies within 12 months prior to the internship start date in Statistics or a related field.

• Technical Skills: A strong theoretical foundation in statistics, experience in applied statistics and proficiency in R programming.

• Mindset: Highly organized, eager to learn, and passionate about connecting statistical theory with real-world drug development challenges.

• Bonus Points: Familiarity with Bayesian approaches or dose-response modeling is a plus.

• Language: Fluency in English.

Additional information

• You can learn more about Product Development Data Sciences (PDD) here:https://careers.roche.com/global/en/meet-our-data-scientists

• The duration of the internship is between 4 to 6 months.

• It is not possible to write a thesis during the internship.

• Your complete application includes the following documents: A Current CV and a Motivation Letter.

• Non EU/EFTA students must prove that they are enrolled at the University during the full duration of their internship and that the internship is a mandatory part of their curriculum.

We are looking forward to your application!

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.