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The Position

Internship in PD Medical Affairs MAO - focus on Data Science & Machine Learning applied to Evidence Generation Activities

At Roche, we believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives, and we are fearless in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world.

That is why we come to work every single day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigour, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow.

For this internship, you will work in the Product Development Medical Affairs (PDMA) MAO Team.

The PDMA MAO Team works within PD Medical Affairs across molecules and indications, as well as across the broader Roche company.

We engage in the following areas:

• Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS)

• Institution Sponsored Research (ISR)

• Real World Data & Medical Devices

• Industry Clinical Collaborations

• Patient Access Programs & Drug Supply

• Compliance Partnerships

We incubate ideas, we are leading evidence generation through collaborations to advance scientific and medical knowledge, expanding patient access to innovative medicines through access programs and drug supply, and enabling customer centric compliance solutions to sustain our licence to operate.

The role

This position will focus predominantly on the development of the Machine Learning (ML) solution to support evidence generation activities (scientific research) classification.

Objectives and Responsibilities:

• Data set shaping to be used in the ML solution

• Coding ML model in Python applying different already existing ML models and classifiers

• Proving the concept of the implementation of the developed model in the business application

• Cooperation with the IT development team to promote development of the digital product using the developed approach

• Collaborating cross-functionally to coordinate UAT and get feedback on the developed application

• Provide support and lead project-related internal communication and awareness campaign

Who you are:

• You have ongoing studies (Bachelor/Master) OR you finished your studies maximum 12 months ago from the start date, ideally in the field of Life Sciences, Business Administration, Data Science or related area

• You have experience in coding in Python

• You are open-minded, flexible and creative with a can-do attitude

• You are a team player with strong communication, self-reflection and assertiveness skills

• You are self-organised and proactive

• You have an interest in data science and Machine Learning

• You are fluent in spoken and written English

Ideally you also have the following experience, skills and knowledge:

• Work experience, preferably in an international business environment

• General understanding and interest in pharmaceutical industry

• Advanced knowledge in Google Apps Suite

The position is based in Switzerland, Basel (on-site).
The preferred start date of the internship is 1 January 2025 or upon availability.
The duration is 6 months.

This internship is not suitable for a Master's thesis.

Applications need to include the following:

• CV (English)

• Cover letter - Please indicate your available starting date

Due to regulations, non-EU/non-EFTA citizens need to provide a certificate from the university stating that an internship is mandatory and stating its length, as well as a certificate of enrollment.

Roche embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

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

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.