2027 Spring Intern - gRED Business Operations (Systems & Process)

Roche; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend provided

Paid holidays

Challenging projects

Job summary

Genentech in South San Francisco is offering a 6‑month intensive, full‑time Spring Intern role in gRED Business Operations (Systems & Process). You will support process and system change initiatives, map business processes, and contribute to AI‑assisted automation projects under senior guidance.

The program starts January 2027 with a stipend based on location, paid holidays, and ownership of challenging, impactful projects within biotechnology.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding an associate, bachelor, or master’s degree.
• Majors include Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Biology, Biotechnology, E-Mechanical Eng, Data Science, CS, Economics.
• Interest in automation and AI/agentic tools applied to operations.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support process and system change initiatives with guidance from senior team members.
• Provide project management support for systems and process improvement projects.
• Recommend process improvements and assess their effectiveness.
• Map and analyze business processes to support system improvements.
• Lead and support development of value-added process improvements and AI automation solutions.

Skills

Health life sciences

Laboratory experience

Project management

Automation AI tools

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Vibe coding

App Script

Claude Code

Codex

Job description

2027 Spring Intern - gRED Business Operations (Systems & Process)

Department Summary

The Systems and Process Operations group within Business Operations is a targeted, collaborative, multi-skilled team that is focused on addressing productivity opportunities at the intersection of business process and technology. Team members help simplify work processes for the gRED organization by removing operational barriers, accelerating delivery, and enabling the implementation of effective practices. We do this by providing guidance and leadership in the design and implementation of simplified processes and automation mechanisms that improve efficiency and reduce organizational friction.

This internship position is located in South San Francisco, onsite.

The Opportunity

• This role will support initiatives of varying scope focused on process and system changes, with support and guidance from senior members within Business Operations.
• Provide project management support for systems and process improvement projects.
• Provide recommendations for process improvements and assess their effectiveness.
• Assist in mapping and analyzing business processes to support system improvement initiatives.
• Lead and support development and implementation of value-added business process improvement and AI-assisted automation solutions.

Program Highlights

• Intensive 6 months, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.
• Program start dates are in January 2027 (Spring).
• A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship.
• Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.
• Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.

Who You Are

Required Education

You meet one of the following criteria:

• Must be pursuing or have attained an Associate’s Degree.
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree (enrolled student).
• Must have attained a Bachelor’s Degree (not currently enrolled in a graduate program).
• Must be pursuing a Master’s Degree (enrolled student).

Required Majors:

Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Biology, Biotechnology, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics.

Required Skills

The ideal candidate will have a passion for health life sciences, some laboratory experience, some exposure to project management/ process improvement, and some experience and/or interest in gaining skills for automation and practical implementation of AI/agentic tools in an operational context.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
• Some exposure/experience with vibecoding, App Script, Claude Code, Codex.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $45.00-$52.00 hourly. 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.

Genentech 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.