UK License to Operate (LTO) Graduate Rotation Programme (2 years)

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche UK is offering a two-year rotational programme for recent science graduates across five sections within the License to Operate department, including Quality, Regulatory, Patient Safety, Medical Clinical Operations, and Medical Information. Expected start date is January 2027.

You will gain cross-functional exposure, develop practical skills, and contribute to compliant, patient-centric solutions while building your career in a diverse, inclusive environment at Welwyn Garden City.

Qualifications

• Recent science degree (2:1 or above) required.
• Strong communication and analytical skills strongly preferred.
• Willingness to engage across multiple functions within Roche UK.

Responsibilities

• Rotational programme across five Roche UK LTO sections: Quality, Regulatory, Patient Safety, Medical Clinical Operations, and Medical Information.
• Support cross-functional improvement and learning within the LTO.
• Develop collaboration and contribute to compliant, patient-centric solutions.

Skills

Computer skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Flexibility

Education

Science degree (2:1 or above)

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 UK LICENSE TO OPERATE

We aspire to be a leading edge License to Operate (LTO) organisation that drives compliance, quality, and innovative patient-centric solutions, utilising cross-functional expertise across Roche UK to support delivering on our mission and business operations. We strive to create a workplace where team members own their development and learning and are empowered to create and innovate.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who has recently graduated with a science background. The role is a rotational programme with the opportunity to work across five sections within the Roche UK License to Operate (LTO) department: Quality, Patient Safety, Regulatory, Medical Clinical Operations, and Medical Information. The programme will run for 2 years, allowing you to spend time in multiple sections to drive cross-functional improvement. Expected start date of the programme is January 2027.

• Quality: Responsible for the administration and operational management of key GxP Quality Management System (QMS) processes and supporting the Local Quality Responsible (LQR) and Qualified Persons (QP) to fulfill company and legal obligations.
• Regulatory: Translates the constantly evolving requirements of the UK Regulatory environment into Roche policies, procedures, solutions, and strategies that ensure compliance and maximize value for patients.
• Patient Safety: Ensures safety information is collected and recorded accurately to a high standard, actively partnering with the business across activities such as Non-Interventional Studies (NIS), digital activities, market research, and patient support programmes.
• Medical Clinical Operations (MCO): Provides clinical operations expertise in managing funded interventional and non-interventional studies, managed non-interventional studies, and pre-approval access programs, working across the business and externally with trial sites.
• Medical Information: Contributes to the safe and effective use of Roche medicines by responding to scientific, technical, and medical enquiries from healthcare professionals (HCPs), patients, and members of the public.

Who you are

• Applicants should have a recent science degree of 2:1 or above and a strong desire to engage and drive cross-functional improvement.
• Excellent computer & digital skills
• Ability to work reliably and flexibly
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team, developing effective working relationships with a wide range of colleagues

Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must already hold valid authorisation to work in the UK.

Location

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

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.