Workforce Optimization / Strategies (Data Science) Intern

Roche; Mannheim; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche is seeking a Workforce Optimization/Data Science Intern for a 6‑month program. The role sits in the Integrated Workforce Strategies Chapter, focusing on strategic workforce planning and skills management to support business goals.

Start: Dec 2026/Jan 2027; primary location Basel with options including Mannheim, Basel, St. Cugat, Penzberg, Rotkreuz. You will use R/Python, Excel, SQL, and reporting to drive data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• This internship is for students in economics, business, HR, or STEM fields.
• Strong data analysis and programming basics in R or Python required.
• Experience with Excel or Google Sheets and SQL is expected.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and interpret results to support workforce decisions.
• Prepare insightful reports and contribute to methodologies.
• Collaborate in an agile environment with cross-functional teams.
• Apply coding skills in R to generate data-driven insights.

Skills

R

Python

Excel

SQL

PowerPoint

Data Analysis

Agile

Shiny/Streamlit

CRAN/dplyr

Education

Bachelor or Master in a relevant field

Tools

CRAN

dplyr

shinyApp/Streamlit

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

Workforce Optimization / Strategies (Data Science) Intern

A healthier future. It's what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That's what makes us Roche.

This role is part of the Integrated Workforce Strategies Chapter within the People & Culture organization. Our purpose is to enable the business to achieve its ambitious goals while anticipating and adapting to a rapidly changing environment. We elevate the way leaders shape our future workforce by providing data-driven, skills-based workforce planning solutions to the business, such as Strategic Workforce Planning. We are also developing Roche-wide innovative frameworks to support closing our gaps (e.g. expanding our internal skills by leveraging external partners). Shaping new planning solutions, creating insights and automating processes as well as working with cross-functional partners offers you great learning opportunities.

The Opportunity:

As an intern in the Workforce Optimization team for a 6-month period, you will have the opportunity to explore how data and technology drive strategic decision‑making regarding our workforce. You will gain hands‑on experience in areas such as External Workforce, Strategic Workforce Planning and Skills Management, learning how data‑driven insights contribute to shaping the future of our workforce.

In this role, you will support various team initiatives, analyze and interpret data, and help prepare insightful reports. You will also contribute to the ongoing development of our methodologies, which play an active part in projects directly impacting our strategic goals. Collaboration is at the heart of our work, and you will partner closely with the experienced professionals in an agile environment that values empowerment, open communication and a willingness to test new ideas.

Throughout your internship, you will have the chance to apply and expand your coding skills in R, using data analysis and visualization to generate meaningful insights that support our workforce strategy. This internship is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about data analytics, people strategy, and innovation to learn, contribute, and make a tangible impact.

Who you are:

• You are in your Bachelor or Master studies in the field of economics, business administration, HR Management, STEM subjects or similar
• You have a passion for data science and technology
• Ideally, you have first (internship) experience in HR, and/or analytics fields
• You can address complex problems, analyze data, generate insights and develop effective data-driven recommendations
• You have expertise in R or Python as a programming language. You are also familiar with packages like shinyApp/Streamlit, CRAN and dplyr.
• You have expertise in Office or Google Suite, esp. Excel or GoogleSheets as well as SQL. Having experience with Python would be a plus.
• You are motivated to work independently in a collaborative and dynamic environment, can adapt to different needs and are willing to learn new competencies
• You are characterized by a high level of social competence and are able to efficiently communicate in English

General information:

• Start date: Ideally, December 2026 or January 2027.
• Possible work locations: Basel (first location), St Cugat, Penzberg, Mannheim, Rotkreuz
• Workload: Full-Time (100%)
• Duration: 6 months

Skills Needed:

• R or Python (required)
• Excel or Google Sheet (required)
• PowerPoint or Google Slide (required)
• Being able to leverage packages like shinyApp, CRAN and dplyr (required)
• Python (optional)
• English language (required)
• SQL (required)
• Data Analysis
• Data interpretation
• Agile
• Creative Thinking

Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is Basel. If you are interested in additional locations where the role may be available, we will provide the relevant compensation details later in the hiring process.

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