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2026 Summer Intern - gRED Early Clinical Development - Medical Communications

CompanyRoche
LocationSouth San Francisco
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 6, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The primary responsibility is assisting with the development of clinical documents such as protocols and informed consent forms. The intern will also support the development of publications and scientific statements while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$35 - $46
Company Size
103760
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Thirty medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry ten years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI). For more information, please visit https://careers.roche.com Read our community guidelines here: https://www.roche.com/some-guidelines.htm #Roche #Biotechnology #Pharmaceuticals #Diagnostics #Healthcare #PersonalisedHealthcare #GreatPlaceToWork #Innovation
About the Role

2026 Summer Intern - gRED Early Clinical Development - Medical Communications

Department Summary

Become a part of Early Clinical Development (ECD) as an intern within the Medical Communications group, which works to support and advance ECD's capabilities to bring pioneering therapies to patients. As an intern, you will assist with medical writing, editing, and project management for the development of clinical documents, including study protocols, informed consent forms, abstracts, manuscripts, and key scientific statements. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders in Clinical Science, Safety Science, Biometrics, and other functions to author, edit, and finalize these clinical documents. 

This internship position is located in South San Francisco, on-site.
 

The Opportunity

  • Primary responsibility is assisting with the development of protocols and informed consent forms, including creating and maintaining project timelines; ensuring adherence to standard templates and style guides; facilitating authoring and review cycles; and coordinating publishing, signoff, and archiving.

  • Support the development of publications (abstracts, posters, presentations, manuscripts) that are in line with the teams’ strategic publication plans; maintain timelines and foster compliance with review processes. Assist with the development of scientific statements that capture the strategic messaging for an early-stage investigational molecule.

  • Explore AI-based solutions to support document creation and editing.

  • Participate on project teams and act as a key strategic thought partner with the clinical scientist and other team members.

  • Acquire and demonstrate a deep understanding of the role of clinical trials in the drug development process.
     

Program Highlights

  • Intensive 9 months, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.

  • Program start dates are in May/June 2026.

  • A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship. 

  • Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.

  • Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.
     

Who You Are


Required Education

You meet one of the following criteria:

  • Must have attained a Master's Degree.

  • Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).

  • Must have attained a PhD.

Required Majors:  Sciences or English, Scientific or Technical Communication emphasis preferred.

Required Skills: 

  • Superb written and oral communication skills, with a proven ability to communicate effectively across different functional areas.

  • Prior experience with scientific, technical, or medical writing; ability to provide writing samples upon request.

  • Strong planning and organizational skills, including ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, follow a project through to completion, and ensure attention to detail within required timelines.

  • Team player with ability to build effective working relationships throughout multiple levels of the organization. 

  • High degree of customer-focused sensitivity towards both internal and external customers and business partners.

  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

  • Expert knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and gDocs.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

  • Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.


Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting. 

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of  California is $35.00 - $46.00 per hour. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits.

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.

Key Skills
Medical WritingEditingProject ManagementCommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeam PlayerAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingWordPowerPointAdobe AcrobatgDocs
Categories
HealthcareScience & ResearchTechnologyEducationConsulting
Benefits
Paid Holiday Time Off