Portfolio Strategy and Insights Interns (Basel, up to 12 months)

Roche; Basel; On-site; CHF 7,800 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche is seeking a PSI Intern in Basel to contribute to project-based work across Portfolio Strategy & Insights. You will gain hands-on experience in how a global organization uses data, insights and operations to support strategic decision-making, with dedicated mentorship and exposure to Roche’s pipeline and portfolio.

The role focuses on analytics, portfolio support, and cross-functional coordination in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment. Start date is December 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s, MBA, or PhD program, or recently graduated (within 12 months).
• Interest in pharma industry and how strategy, insights and operations intersect.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent English written and spoken with good presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis of portfolio, market, competitive or business information and summarize findings.
• Contribute to portfolio reviews, prioritization and planning with materials preparation.
• Coordinate agendas and meetings, prepare materials, track actions and keep momentum across priorities.
• Support cross-functional initiatives by organizing work and tracking progress.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Google Sheets

PowerPoint

Google Slides

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's/MBA/PhD student

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

PowerPoint

Google Slides

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

Portfolio Strategy & Insights (PSI), part of Global Product Strategy (GPS), brings together expertise in portfolio strategy, market research, competitive intelligence, analytics and business insights to support strategic and portfolio decision making across Roche.

As a PSI Intern, you will contribute to project-based work across PSI, gaining hands‑on experience in how a global organization uses insights, data and effective business operations to support decision making. You will receive dedicated mentorship and guidance, while gaining exposure to different areas of PSI and a broader understanding of Roche’s pipeline, portfolio and pharmaceutical strategy.

The Opportunity

Your work could include:

• Insights & Analysis: Support analysis of portfolio, market, competitive or business information by bringing together data, identifying patterns and summarizing key findings
• Strategic & Portfolio Support: Contribute to portfolio reviews, prioritization, planning and other strategic projects through research, analysis and preparation of materials
• Business Operations & Leadership Support: Help a PSI leadership team or project team operate effectively by coordinating agendas and meetings, preparing materials, tracking actions and helping maintain momentum across priorities
• Project Coordination: Support cross-functional initiatives by organizing work, connecting inputs across stakeholders, tracking progress and helping teams move from discussion to action
• Data, Digital & AI: Apply analytics, visualization, AI and emerging tools to make information easier to use and improve how teams work
• Communication & Storytelling: Turn analysis and project updates into clear, concise presentations and communications for different audiences

Who You Are

• Education: Currently enrolled in a Master’s, MBA, or PhD program, or recently graduated (within 12 months) from a Master’s or MBA program in Business, Life Sciences, Data Science, Analytics, Economics, or a related quantitative or scientific field .
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem‑solving abilities and a genuine curiosity to understand complex systems and processes
• Organization & Proactivity: Detail-oriented and proactive approach to managing multiple tasks and following through on commitments
• Industry Interest: Passion for the pharmaceutical industry and how strategy, insights, and business operations intersect
• Data & Tools: Comfortable working with data and spreadsheets; experience with Excel/Google Sheets, analytics, or visualization tools is a plus
• Communication: Excellent written and spoken English with strong presentation skills (PowerPoint and Google Slides)
• Mindset: Collaborative, agile learner ready to contribute to both high-level strategy and hands‑on execution
• Experience: Prior experience in consulting, pharmaceuticals, analytics, or strategy is an advantage, but not required

Additional Information

• Start Date: 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible
• Duration: up to 12 months (Full-time)
• Location: Roche Global Headquarters, Basel
• Requirement for Non‑EU/EFTA: You must provide confirmation from your university that this is a compulsory internship and remain enrolled for the duration
• The internship is not suitable for writing a Bachelor or Master thesis

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.