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

Within People & Culture (P&C), People Insights & Technology (PI&T) unleashes exponential people and business impact through data-driven decision-making, actionable insights, and embracing people-centric technology.

We are looking for a motivated and curious intern to join our People Insights Area of Practice for a 6 months internship based in Basel, Switzerland, starting August. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Organisational Scientists on applied research and people analytics initiatives. In this role, you will support the team by conducting literature reviews, collecting and analyzing employee data, uncovering actionable insights, and supporting evidence-based decisions that improve employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

The Opportunity

Literature Review & Knowledge Synthesis

• Conduct targeted literature searches and synthesize evidence on key topics (e.g., impact of AI on workforce and leadership, employee experience)

• Maintain and update shared literature repositories for ongoing team use
  

Research Design & Execution

• Support design and execution of research approaches (e.g., surveys, experiments), including identifying validated measurement scales

• Contribute to hypothesis generation and assess feasibility of research approaches
  

Data Analysis & Insights Communication

• Support the analysis of people data to uncover meaningful insights

• Summarize and visualize findings for clear stakeholder presentations
  
  

Who You Are

• An ambitious Master’s student currently pursuing or having recently completed a degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behavior, HR, or related disciplines (within 12 months of the start date). Alternatively, PhD students currently enrolled in a doctoral program are also encouraged to apply.

• You have a solid foundation in research methods (e.g., surveys, experiments, psychometrics) and statistics,developed through academic training, thesis work, or hands-on application; experience with statistical programming (e.g., R, Python) is a plus.

• You are comfortable working with scientific literature and can critically evaluate and translate research findings into clear, practical insights for a business audience

• You are passionate about People & Culture topics (e.g., impact of AI on workforce/leadership; employee experience)

• You bring strong analytical and critical thinking skills, paired with excellent communication and writing abilities in English

• You are able to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and thrive in a dynamic environment

• You have a genuine eagerness to apply scientific thinking in a real-world business context
  
  

Additional Information

What We offer:

• Hands-on experience working with experienced Organisational Scientists and People Analytics professionals

• Exposure to real business challenges with opportunities to contribute meaningful impact

• A collaborative, international, and purpose-driven work environment

• Dedicated learning opportunities and professional development

• The chance to apply research and analytical skills in a global healthcare company committed to innovation and people development
  
  

Application process

• To be considered, please send us your CV, cover letter and your certificate of enrollment (in case of ongoing studies) with your application.

• Due to regulations, non-EU/EFTA citizens must provide a certificate from the university stating that an internship is mandatory as part of the application documents, and must be continuously enrolled in their university for the whole duration of this internship.
  
  

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are eager to contribute and feel you have the dedication to teamwork and innovation that we are seeking, then Roche is the organization for you. Every role at Roche plays a part in making a difference to patients’ lives. If you want to work in a passionate team, make your mark & improve lives, apply now!

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.