2026 Intern - External Quality

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

The External Quality team ensures that every partner in our supply chain. From contract manufacturers to analytical service providers, operating with the highest standards of safety and compliance. 

As an intern, you will play a vital role in overseeing the GxP (Good Practice) integrity of our external suppliers, helping to ensure that the materials and services powering Roche’s medicinal products meet rigorous global quality requirements.

The Opportunity:

• Provide quality and compliance monitoring for external GxP suppliers) to ensure adherence to cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Quality Agreement standards.

• Serve as a designated liaison for suppliers throughout their lifecycle, from initial site selection and due diligence to commercial supply and eventual decommissioning.

• Oversee critical quality activities supporting the MARD (Make, Assess, Release & Deliver) process for both commercial and investigational medicinal products.

• Assist in developing and maintaining Quality Contracts and Product-Specific Requirements to ensure all external partners are aligned with Roche’s standards.

• Collaborate with suppliers to address compliance gaps using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) management.

• Partner with internal cross-functional teams to align quality expectations and escalate potential regulatory issues to Senior Management when necessary.

Who You Are:

• Currently enrolled in a Master's degree in Life Sciences or closely related fields.

• You have a strong interest in quality systems and the ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.

• Capable of managing relationships across diverse teams and influencing external partners toward compliance excellence.

• A commitment to accuracy in documentation, deviation reporting, and the management of quality agreements.

• Proactive about completing GxP training and continuously improving your knowledge of quality technology and compliance trends.

Additional Information:

• Term: 12-month full-time work term (35 hours per week).

• Structure: Hybrid work model (majority of days on-site required).

• Timeline: Position begins in May 2026.

• Multiple openings available.

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy at Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.

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.