2027 Accelerated Development Program Associate

Roche; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Roche is offering a two-year Accelerated Development Program (ADP) designed to fast-track high-potential individuals into commercial leadership roles. Participants rotate across three 8-month assignments with onboarding, mentorship, and structured development.

The program emphasizes hands-on experiences in sales, marketing, pricing, and contracts while preparing associates for full-time opportunities within Roche at its conclusion. Indianapolis-based role with fixed salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Communications, or STEM with graduation by Dec 2026 or May/June 2027.
• GPA 3.0+ with relevant internships, co-ops, or part-time experience.
• US work eligibility without Roche sponsorship; willing to relocate nationwide after the program.

Responsibilities

• Participate in three 8-month rotations across commercial tracks.
• Engage in onboarding and mentorship to develop leadership and business skills.
• Support projects in sales, marketing, pricing, contracts, and commercial operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Business, Finance, Communications, or STEM)

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

2027 Accelerated Development Program Associate

Roche is a global leader 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 personalized 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 that focuses on diseases with high medical needs, such as cardiometabolic, sexual health, respiratory, infectious diseases, oncology and Alzheimer’s disease. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management.

At Roche, we believe the best solutions come by gaining different perspectives, asking and answering hard questions and challenging the status quo to develop small ideas and achieve big wins in innovation. Our success in creating a truly diverse and inclusive workplace will directly impact our ability to deliver on our purpose of “Doing Now What Patients Need Next.”

The Opportunity

The Accelerated Development Program (ADP) is a premier two-year commercial rotational experience that transforms high-potential associates into seasoned business professionals. Following an in-depth onboarding phase, participants move through three defined, eight-month rotations.

Our structured, commercially-focused career tracks prioritize rapid learning and speed to competency. Associates follow defined paths to tackle real-world challenges and core business projects under the direct supervision of department experts, ensuring every experience delivers both critical business value and targeted professional growth. Supported by a robust network of mentors and leaders, ADP Associates gain unparalleled organizational exposure and a comprehensive understanding of our commercial operations.

Program Highlights

• Structured Rotations: Intensive 2-year program featuring three 8-month rotations strategically selected based on critical business needs
• Accelerated Readiness: Fast-tracked development engineered for future leadership roles within the Roche Diagnostics commercial division
• Immersive Onboarding: “Welcome to Diagnostics”—an extensive onboarding process designed to develop meaningful cohort relationships and lay the foundation for success
• Professional Development: A comprehensive, shared business and personal development curriculum throughout the program
• Network: Consistent 1:1 mentorship, executive sponsorship and substantive opportunities to interact with senior leaders and real-life business scenarios
• Future Placement: During their final rotation, ADP Professionals may apply for any open positions at Roche for which they are qualified to seek full-time employment with Roche at the conclusion of the program.
• Full-Time Benefits: ADP Associates are full-time, at-will Roche employees with complete benefit packages, including comprehensive healthcare, 401K with company match, etc.
• Timeline: Program start date in July 2027

Who You Are

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Communications, or STEM-related disciplines, with a required graduation date of December 2026 or May/June 2027
• Academic & Professional Experience: Desired 3.0 GPA or higher, paired with relevant work experience (such as internships, co-ops, or part-time employment)
• Mobility & Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Roche visa sponsorship, and must be fully geographically mobile (willing to travel and relocate nationwide upon program completion)
• Core Competencies: Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills; strong organizational and analytical capabilities with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
• Leadership Capabilities: Ability to exercise independent judgment and demonstrate strong leadership potential. Leadership roles within student organizations or athletic teams are a strong plus
• Cultural Alignment: Compliments and enhances our culture, embodying the core standards that guide our daily behavior and decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion
• Commercial Focus: Designed exclusively as a pipeline for commercial leadership and business strategy. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in direct customer-facing roles like Sales and Marketing, as well as commercial-adjacent support functions such as Pricing, Contracts, and Commercial Operations

The expected salary for this position based on the primary location for this position in Indianapolis is $65,000 since the salary is fixed and not negotiable. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits.

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. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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