Biostatistics PhD Summer Internship

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Staff restaurant (subsidised)

The Street coffee shop and casual hub

Job summary

Roche invites UK PhD students to join the Biostatistics team in Welwyn Garden City for a 10‑week full‑time internship (extendable to 12 weeks). Interns work under experienced statisticians and data scientists, tackling problems tied to Roche’s clinical drug development across multiple therapeutic areas.

Ends with a department-wide presentation of the research topic. Applicants must be enrolled in a UK PhD programme with strong statistics or data science focus and relevant research experience.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be registered on a UK PhD programme with a significant methodological focus on statistics or data science.
• Experience in biostatistics/epidemiology, statistics or mathematics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work on theoretical or applied biostatistics/data science problems relevant to Roche's clinical drug development.
• Deliver a department-wide presentation on the research topic at the end of the internship.

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 The Opportunity

Roche, one of the leading global pharmaceutical companies, is delighted to announce the opening of its 2027 internship scheme for UK PhD students to join the Biostatistics team within the Product Development Data Sciences and Analytics (PDD) department located in Welwyn Garden City, UK. Our biostatistics interns will work full‑time for 10 weeks (extendable to 12 weeks) at our Roche Welwyn site under the supervision of experienced statisticians and data scientists. Interns will work on theoretical or applied problems with direct relevance to Roche’s ongoing clinical drug development in therapeutic areas such as oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, or neuroscience. There will be opportunities to interact with Roche’s global network of over 600 statisticians and data scientists. In addition to engaging in an exciting research topic, interns will have the opportunity to experience first‑hand the work of statisticians and data scientists within the pharmaceutical industry and see how they add value to clinical development plans. Interns will learn both new technical and non‑technical skills highly relevant to their future careers. At the end of the internship, students will give a department‑wide presentation on their research topic.

Who you are

Applicants must currently be registered on a UK PhD programme with a significant methodological focus on statistics or data science, alongside relevant research experience within areas such as biostatistics/epidemiologists, statistics or mathematics, ideally but not necessarily with experience in the health sector. Applicants are required to have successfully passed their initial annual PhD review (typically held at 10‑15 months) and must not have completed their PhD viva voce before the application closing date.

Remuneration

Roche offers a competitive salary to a limited number of interns, who would normally be expected to pause their PhD stipend. For applicants from PhD programmes in which internships are an integral part of their PhD training (e.g., via the “Leave to Work Away” route while remaining registered in their PhD programme and continuing to receive the PhD stipend) or for those with visa‑related restrictions, Roche can offer an unpaid internship, with alternative support to be agreed on a case‑by‑case basis. Authorisation from the university will normally be required to confirm the arrangement of the internship.

Working Environment and Culture

• There is a fully equipped gym on‑site, a library and information centre, and an active sports and social club.
• We also have a subsidised staff restaurant providing food to cater to every taste throughout the day.
• At the heart of the building is an informal meeting area known as ‘The Street,’ which features a coffee shop, snack machines and cashpoint.
• A second building on‑site, called ‘The Hub,’ contains modern meeting rooms and conference facilities.
• Roche promotes personal well‑being and work‑life balance; therefore, flexible working options will be considered for all roles at Roche UK.

Roche is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We foster diversity, equity and inclusion to reflect the communities we serve. When addressing healthcare on a global scale, diversity is essential to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

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.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. 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.