Operations & Audit Intern

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

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive, confident, and highly organized Operations & Audit Compliance Intern . In this role, you will act as a key connector between internal team members and external vendors. You will play a crucial part in ensuring our department remains compliant with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and fully prepared for upcoming audits.

If you are someone who loves interacting with people, possesses excellent communication skills, and has an eye for detail, this internship is the perfect launchpad for your career.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Relations & Procurement Support: Contact current and potential vendors to request, negotiate, and consolidate quotes for materials or services.

SOP Documentation & Evidence Gathering: Collect, verify, and organize mandatory compliance evidence as outlined in company SOPs (e.g., calibration certificates, test results, training logs).

Internal Training Follow-up: Track team progress on mandatory courses and actively follow up with staff members to ensure timely completion and submission of completion certificates.

Data Management & Consolidation: Maintain, update, and organize central repositories or shared file systems to ensure all audit-related evidence is easily accessible.

Audit Readiness Support: Assist the team in basic audit preparation processes, ensuring all documentation aligns with compliance checklists.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Quality Management, International Business, or a related field.

Languages: Spanish and Intermediate to advanced level English . Fluent verbal and written communication in both languages.

Communication Skills: Extroverted, confident, and comfortable speaking in public or reaching out to new people (both internally and externally).

Attitude: Proactive, positive, and results-oriented with strong diplomatic skills to follow up on pending tasks with colleagues.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Teams) or Google Workspace (Sheets, Drive).

Knowledge of Preference in: Basic understanding of audit concepts, compliance, or quality control processes is a strong plus.

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.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.