Regulatory Policy & Intelligence (APAC) Intern

3M HEALTHCARE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Mentorship program

Exposure to regulatory landscape

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Roche in Singapore offers a Regulatory Policy & Intelligence Intern role in APAC. You will support tracking regulatory developments, analyze impacts on business operations, and contribute to strategic projects in a dynamic healthcare regulatory landscape.

The position provides exposure to policy papers, collaboration with country teams and global experts, and mentorship from seasoned professionals. Ideal for students in public policy, law, or related fields seeking hands-on regulatory experience.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Public Policy, Law, political science, IR, or related field.
• Interest in regulatory affairs, policy, healthcare, and government relations.
• Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-driven, disciplined, curious, and creative mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Suite.
• English language proficiency required; additional APAC languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Track, analyze, and assess impact of regulatory policy changes across APAC.
• Develop advocacy positions and policy papers with global and country teams.
• Contribute to regulatory policy initiatives on prioritized topics.
• Support strategic communications to stakeholders and internal platforms.
• Engage in special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Regulatory affairs interest

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent & collaborative work

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor/Master in Public Policy, Law, Political Science, IR or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

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.

Position Title: Regulatory Policy & Intelligence Intern - Asia Pacific

Location: Singapore Kallang Avenue

About Us

Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Thirty medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life‑saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry ten years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI). At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research‑focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Position Summary

As a Regulatory Policy & Intelligence Intern in APAC region, you will support the team in monitoring and analyzing regulatory developments, assessing the impact on our business operations, and contributing to strategic projects. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a complex and evolving regulatory environment in the healthcare sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the tracking, analysis, and impact assessment of regulatory policy changes and trends across the Asia Pacific region.
• Participate in the development of advocacy positions and contribute to policy papers, comments, and other documents by collaborating with global experts and country teams.
• Contribute to regulatory policy initiatives on prioritized topics, including key projects, events, and capability building programs.
• Support strategic communication with key stakeholders both internally and externally to enable knowledge sharing and promote the value of proactive policy shaping, including managing various internal communication platforms/tools.
• Engage in special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Public Policy, Law, Political Science, International Relations, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
• Interest in regulatory affairs, policy, healthcare, and government relations.
• Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑driven, disciplined, curious, and creative mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural team. environment with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Suite.
• Language proficiency in English is required, and additional language skills. relevant to the Asia Pacific region are a plus.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and international work environment with a diverse team.
• Exposure to the regulatory landscape in the Asia Pacific region.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field.
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects and make a tangible impact.
• Networking opportunities within the company and healthcare industry.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.