Internship - technical communications & data management within pharma technical development (6 [...]

Position

Join our Pharma Technical Development team for a 6‑month internship, where you will gain valuable early‑career exposure to vital strategic projects. In this role, you will help design new processes, develop your project management skills, and leverage emerging technologies across a variety of cross‑functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Shape Our Story: Develop and implement internal communication strategies to effectively convey site stories across Pharma Technical Operations.
• Drive Employee Engagement: Support the launch of the department newsletter and co‑create engaging content for internal channels including Town Halls, digital platforms, and collaborative spaces.
• Optimize Data & Systems: Audit, clean, and standardize active communication distribution lists, merge duplicates, and establish uniform naming conventions to ensure seamless internal connectivity.
• Establish Best Practices: Author clear documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for ongoing distribution list management and directory data governance.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with department stakeholders and cross‑functional squads to verify communication needs, align messaging, and provide subject‑matter expertise.
• Coordinate Special Projects: Support end‑to‑end project management, calendar logistics, and content creation for high‑impact communication workstreams.

Qualifications

• Academic Foundation: Current student or recent graduate (within the last 12 months) of a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Communications, Business, Marketing, or a related field, and must be available to commit to a full‑time, 6‑month term.
• Analytical & Data Skills: Strong proficiency in spreadsheet tools (such as Excel or Google Sheets) for data filtering, deduplication, and analysis.
• Platform Curiosity: Comfort or familiarity navigating digital workspace environments (such as Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace).
• Communication & Organization: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a strong eye for detail and the ability to securely manage internal directory information.
• Project Mindset: Foundational understanding of project planning, critical thinking, and a structured approach to managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in written and spoken English.

Additional Information

• Prior internship or initial work experience in a communications‑related field is a plus.
• Familiarity with basic HTML formatting is a plus.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.