2027 FutureWorks - Pharma Technical Intern

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Hybrid work setup

Job summary

Roche is seeking a Pharma Technical Intern for our Mississauga team to gain hands-on exposure to core technical operations that support manufacturing life-saving medicines. You will work with cross-functional teams, apply new technologies, and participate in agile project rotations with dedicated mentorship.

The 12‑month internship (full‑time, 35 hours/week) is hybrid, with most days on‑site at Mississauga. The expected salary range reflects Mississauga location and internal pay bands.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s degree in Engineering or related fields listed.
• Relevant internship or work experience in an operational setting.
• Foundational project management understanding and time management.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Drive business initiatives: lead or support technical projects and process improvements with timelines.
• Design and optimize processes using new technologies to boost efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with peers to execute hands-on operations projects.
• Provide end-user and technical support and assess feasibility of business processes.
• Build dashboards and insights using Tableau or coding tools for decision making.
• Embrace agile career rotations to gain broader manufacturing exposure.
• Engage in mentorship and goal-setting with supervisors for career growth.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Master’s in Engineering

Biochemistry

Biology

Business

Operations

Tools

Tableau

Programming

Job description

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 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.

As a Pharma Technical Intern, you will join our Mississauga team to gain direct exposure to core technical operations vital to manufacturing life‑saving medicines. In this hands‑on early‑career role, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, apply new technologies, and drive initiatives that enhance business productivity and profitability. You will experience agile project rotations while receiving dedicated mentorship to shape your long‑term career goals.

• Drive Business Initiatives: Lead or support technical projects, process improvements, and system design solutions while ensuring key goals and timelines are met.
• Design & Optimize Processes: Create and implement new operational processes and leverage new technologies to support business efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with peers and specialists across functions to execute hands‑on technical operations projects.
• Operational & Technical Support: Provide end‑user assistance within technical operations and contribute to feasibility assessments for business processes.
• Data Visualization & Analytics: Utilize Tableau or coding tools to build dashboards and visual insights that guide business decisions.
• Agile Career Rotations: Gain a broad perspective of manufacturing and technical operations through dynamic project assignments.
• Professional Growth: Practice self‑management and goal‑setting while working closely with mentors to develop your long‑term career vision.

Who You Are

Educational Background: You are currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Engineering (Biomedical, Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical), Biochemistry, Biology, Business, or Operations.

Relevant Experience: Possess internship or work experience within an operational setting.

Core Competencies: Demonstrate foundational project management understanding, effective time management, and strong problem‑solving skills.

Communication & Collaboration: Exhibit strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.

Additional Information

Duration & Start Date: 12-month internship starting approximately January 2027. Work Modality: Full‑time (35 hours per week) in a hybrid setup, requiring the majority of days on‑site at the Mississauga campus. This position is not eligible for relocation support The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Mississauga is 57 416,00 and 75 358,50 of hiring range. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors as determined by the company. We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for this role. This posting is for an existing vacancy at Hoffmann‑La Roche Ltd.

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. 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. We are courageous in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow. We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world. We are Roche.