Student Internship in Device Development, Verification Engineering, Pharma Technical Development Device & Packaging Europe (9-12 months)

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

The global Device Development unit at F. Hoffmann-La Roche is responsible for the development of medical devices, combination products for R&D portfolio drug products. The department`s activities comprise a wide range of engineering disciplines ranging from the initial definition of product requirements to first commercialization and subsequent product care considering required regulatory, legislative, ecological, economical and technical aspects.

Within the department, the Section Verification Engineering is responsible for the generation and management of experimental and cGMP verification activities providing objective evidence that the medical device/combination products perform according to patient`s and technical expectations. Thereby, Verification Engineering supports the evaluation, selection, design, development, characterization, and industrialization of medical devices, combination products and packaging systems (e.g., pre-filled syringe, needle safety device, autoinjector, infusion pump, blisters, bottles, new & break-through & platform technology, special packaging). 

The Opportunity

As an intern, you will be part of the Verification Engineering Section. During your internship you will research and coordinate a significant project including

• Technical assessment and implementation of new equipment
• Assess parameters impacting primary packaging functionality 
• Perform tests including statistical evaluation to assess method comparability / capabilities (proof-of-concept study, Design of Experiment)
• Develop test methods 
• Summary and presentation of results
• Support practical testing for related projects
• You will be assigned to mentors 

Who You Are

• You are an enrolled student at a university, university of applied sciences or equivalent pursuing a qualification in pharmaceutical sciences, physics, chemistry, engineering, materials science or similar subject. 
• You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.
• Ideally, you have already gained first experience with measurement systems and their application in the development of medical devices, combination products or packaging systems.

Further requirements include:

• Demonstrable practical knowledge of laboratory hands on work and developing test methods for a given application
• Experience of working in pharma or other closely-regulated environment 
• Team player with strong oral and written communication skills
• Very good command of spoken/written English, German skills are of advantage
• Experience with numerical simulations of physical processes
• Excellent documentation, presentation and interpersonal skills 
• Good user skills in standard office IT packages
• Good knowledge of statistical techniques and scientific writing 
• Experience with cryogenic sample handling is beneficial 

To be considered your application needs to Include a valid certificate of enrollment, a cover letter and a CV.

Non EU-EFTA citizens have to provide a certificate of mandatory internship in addition.

Ready for the next step? We look forward to hearing from you. Apply now to discover this exciting opportunity!

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.