Policy, Access & Communications Intern

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

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated intern to support our Policy, Access, and Communications team initiatives. This role provides hands-on experience in health policy, market access, pricing, and strategic communications, allowing you to contribute to meaningful projects that shape healthcare access and engagement.

You will support internal and external events, projects and strategic communication efforts, while gaining exposure to healthcare policy discussions, pricing frameworks and access-related initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Communications:

• Support internal events (monthly townhalls) and external events to increase awareness of products, disease areas and healthcare access strategies.

• Develop communication materials (presentations, infographics, posters, reports, digital content).

• Videography  (concept, shoot, editing) and photography for internal and external initiatives. 

• Assist in updating and managing the intranet  and  social media channels.

• Manage the corporate inbox by responding to emails and routing enquiries to the relevant teams. 

Access & Pricing Support:

• Assist the Pricing Lead and Pricing & Tender Partner in tracking, analysing and ensuring compliance with pricing strategies and policies.

• Assist the Pricing & Tender Partner in daily operational tasks.

• Support the Policy & Access Partners by gathering, analysing and compiling key data to inform access strategies and decision-making.

• Conduct market research and monitor pricing and reimbursement trends to support strategic recommendations.

• Help prepare pricing submissions, reports, dossier and stakeholder engagement materials for internal and external use.

External Engagement & Policy Support:

• Assist in organising and coordinating high-impact healthcare events and meetings.

• Provide research and logistical support for policy roundtables, media briefings and advocacy initiatives.

• Track and summarise pricing, access and policy trends relevant to the healthcare landscape.

Skills & Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has completed coursework in Public Policy, Health Economics, Communications, Business, or related fields.

• Is passionate about healthcare policy, access, and pricing.

• Has experience with graphic design tools (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, Illustrator) and video editing software.

• Is digitally savvy, with strong storytelling, writing, and communication skills.

• Has proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

• Can manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrates high integrity, professionalism, and a strong sense of accountability.

This role offers an opportunity to gain exposure to real-world policy, access, and pricing strategies while contributing to impactful healthcare initiatives. If you are eager to learn and want to make a difference in the healthcare landscape, we’d love to hear from you!

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.