Clinical Pharmacology Industrial Placement

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The Position

Shape the Future of Medicine with Data

• Are you a STEM student passionate about using your analytical skills to improve lives?
• Join our Clinical Pharmacology Science and analytics team within the Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology Department for an office-based industrial placement and help bring innovative medicines to patients. Our purpose is to drive benefit to every patient by selecting the right drug and dosing regimen, and you can be a part of that mission. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical industry, applying your skills to ensure new drugs are safe and effective.

During the placement you will be based in the Roche UK offices at the Welwyn Garden City site. This is not a laboratory based placement and candidates will be required to be based in the office.

Roche and pRED:

In Roche’s Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organisation (pRED), we make transformative medicines for patients in order to tackle some of the world’s toughest unmet healthcare needs. We are united by our mission to transform science into medicines. Together, we create a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility and humility, where our talented people are empowered and inspired to bring forward extraordinary life-changing innovation at speed.

The Opportunity:

As a key member of our team, you'll collaborate with experienced scientists on impactful projects that are critical to drug development. You will:

• •Analyse and interpret data from clinical trials to understand how new medicines work in the human body.
• •Develop and apply innovative analytical tools and approaches to support our research.
• •Contribute to the design of future clinical studies.
• •Attend Clinical Study Team meetings
• •Share your findings and insights, contributing to critical team decisions that guide our projects.
• •Contribute to office based events and projects in Welwyn (e.g. Wellbeing, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion).

Who you are:

We're seeking curious, collaborative, and creative problem-solvers from any STEM background who are eager to learn and make a difference. The ideal candidate is:

• •A current undergraduate student in your second year of your Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree with a strong academic record.
• •A great communicator who enjoys working as part of a team.
• •Enthusiastic about learning new skills and tackling new challenges.
• •Familiarity with a programming language (like R or Python) is a plus, but your eagerness to learn is what counts most.

Application Process:

Application submission by candidates: deadline Wednesday 7th Oct 2026

Phase I: CV and a cover letter review.

Phase II: Video Interview.

If successful at the Video interview, you will be invited to the final stage of the application process.

Phase III: Final assessment centre at Roche UK head office (Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire). Expected date 7th December 2026

Please note: Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must already hold valid authorisation to work in the UK.

Our commitment:

Roche commits to recognising talent and aptitude. We prioritise encouraging and supporting our employees in their personal journeys by providing a safe, creative space to help them reflect, make decisions and grow in their career. We are confident that we find the most innovative solutions by gaining different perspectives, asking and answering hard questions, and challenging the status quo. Roche is committed to embrace diversity and equal opportunities in an enthusiastic way; we are devoted to building a team that represents a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

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.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.