Roche

2026 Summer Intern - Public Affairs & Access: Contract Strategy Implementation (Channel & Contract Management)

South San Francisco Full time

2026 Summer Intern - Public Affairs & Access: Contract Strategy Implementation (Channel & Contract Management)

Department Summary

Public Affairs & Access is a multi-disciplinary organization that includes Access Solutions & Patient Support; Channel & Contract Management; Corporate Communications; External Affairs; Patient Strategy; Policy, Evidence, & Access Strategy; and Strategic Business Operations. Our mission is to drive positive change in the healthcare system so that every patient can access our science. We lead the development of meaningful partnerships, forward-looking pricing, contracting and distribution strategies, and proactive policy solutions that advance a more equitable and hopeful future for all of those who need our therapies.

Contracts Strategy Implementation (CSI) is a team of business leaders actively shaping the development and strategic implementation of managed care contract strategies to produce strong access and business outcomes for our patients, organization, and customers.

This position is based in South San Francisco, CA, On-Site.

The Opportunity

CSI is looking for an intern to help optimize our operations, focusing on the Provider segment and National Payer/PBM team execute against our 2026 business outcomes by helping:

  • Update CSI Provider segment process documents, resource materials, and playbooks to improve efficiency and ensure alignment with legal and contractual obligations.

  • Identify areas to protect revenue pertaining to duplicate price concessions that may be paid to National Payer/PBM/GPO customers. 

  • Propose recommendations that improve processes related to contract management and administration (such as Formulary Rebate Validation) to reduce manual processes while continuing to deliver against revenue protection goals and maintain product access for customers and patients. 

Program Highlights

  • Intensive 12-weeks , full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.

  • Program start dates are in May/June (Summer)

  • 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 (Requirements) 

Required Education: You meet one of the following criteria:

  • Must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree or are within 2-years of graduation from their last degree.

Required majors: Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Law, Communications 

Required Skills:

  • Excellent communication (written, verbal), collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

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

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Process improvement, process documentation experience using Google Suite products 

  • Achieving results within a defined timeframe

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting. 

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of  South San Francisco, CA is $24- $31/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.

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