Medical Strategy Intern

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

Job summary

Roche in Mississauga is offering a 12-month Medical Strategy Intern role. You will collaborate across therapeutic areas to co-create scientific solutions, supporting faster patient outcomes. The position provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and cross-functional exposure to launch your pharma career.

The role requires pursuing a Master in Biotechnology (MBiotech) or a related field, with strong organizational and communication skills. Hybrid work with in-office presence is expected.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master degree in Biotechnology or closely related fields.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Redesign and maintain internal team knowledge sites and onboarding roadmaps.
• Explore and implement emerging AI productivity tools for team efficiency.
• Conduct desktop market research on therapeutic trends and clinical trials.
• Monitor and report key operational metrics, including medical inquiries and grants.
• Publish digital scientific communications and support medical congress campaigns.
• Assist with funding logistics, documentation, contracting, and payments.
• Co-lead internal team engagement initiatives with mentorship from leaders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Eager to learn

Education

Master in Biotechnology (MBiotech)

Master in Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization (MBDC)

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

Join our dynamic Medical Strategy team for a 1-year internship where you will play a key role in accelerating operational success and keeping our core medical initiatives running smoothly. As a Medical Strategy Intern, you will collaborate across therapeutic areas to co-create scientific solutions and enable better outcomes for patients faster. This full‑time position offers hands‑on experience, direct mentorship, and broad cross‑functional exposure to launch your career in the pharmaceutical industry.

The Opportunity

• Redesign and maintain internal team knowledge sites, digital file architecture, and onboarding roadmaps to streamline cross‑functional workflows.
• Explore and implement emerging AI productivity tools to optimize team operations and internal resource accessibility.
• Conduct desktop market research on therapeutic trends, clinical trials, and healthcare ecosystem mapping to support strategic medical decisions.
• Monitor, track, and report on key operational metrics, including medical inquiries and grant requests, to identify emerging industry trends.
• Collaborate with internal partners to publish digital scientific communications on healthcare professional portals and support medical congress email campaigns.
• Manage funding support logistics by facilitating documentation, contracting, and payment processes for external medical requests.
• Co‑lead internal team engagement initiatives and gain structured mentorship from experienced medical strategy leaders.

Who You Are

• You are a current pursuing a Master degree in Biotechnology (MBiotech), Master in Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization (MBDC) or closely related fields.
• You possess strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• You display excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative mindset to thrive in a team environment.
• You are self‑motivated, eager to learn, and comfortable challenging ideas to drive continuous improvement.

Term & Location: 12-month full‑time internship starting January 2027 in Mississauga, ON (Hybrid model: minimum 3 days in office) Relocation benefits are not provided.

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.

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.