RiSM internship in Pharmaceutical R&D for Students in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology and related fields (Basel, 6-12 months)
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
As part of the global technical development organization, we are responsible for the research and development of oral dosage forms, at the Roche Basel site. This includes the technical development and optimization of market formulations, the scale-up, development and optimization of the manufacturing processes including transfers to the production sites as well as the development and manufacturing of clinical batches under GMP status.Our responsibilities also include the evaluation and implementation of new drug delivery strategies and manufacturing technologies including process analytical technologies.
The Opportunity:
You will support Pharmaceutical R & D (Research and Development) in the development of drug delivery technologies. The following tasks are foreseen during this internship:
- Review of the relevant literature applicable to the project
- Training in relevant SOPs and manufacturing/analytical equipment
- Formulation development and characterization of oral solid dosage forms
- Biorelevant dissolution testing of oral solid dosage forms
- Regular discussion of project progress with supervisors and planning of next steps
- Writing of final report/thesis
Who you are:
You are a student (or recently graduated) preferably in the subject of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Technology and have an interest in Biopharmaceutics and drug delivery technologies. Furthermore, you are interested in using and sharing your knowledge as part of your Internship in a modern working environment. Your further profile for this position:
- Reliable and accurate working style in a non-GMP environment
- Team-oriented and decision-making personality
- Self-sufficient, problem solving-oriented work habits
- Good knowledge of MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Proficient in English, German is a plus
This internship opportunity is one of a number of positions we offer in the department per semester and it offers the possibility for writing a Master/Diploma thesis.
The interviews will take place on an interview day with all considered candidates and the whole department.
Your complete application includes the following documents:
- A Current CV and a Motivation Letter
- A certificate of enrollment (if you are currently studying). If you want to use this opportunity to do a Master’s or Diploma thesis, please highlight this in your application
- For Non-EU/EFTA citizens: Due to regulations, you must provide a certificate issued by your university stating that an Internship is mandatory for your studies and you must be enrolled during the entire duration of the internship
- The RiSM task (see below)
Application Process
The application deadline is 24.08.2025. All successful final candidates will be invited to a virtual interview day which will take place on 15.10.2025.
The Internship will start in 2026 for 6-12 months, please indicate your preferred start date and duration in your application.
More information about the Roche Internship program in Synthetic Molecules (RiSM) and other opportunities within this program you can find here.
Are you ready to apply? We are looking for someone who thinks beyond the job offered - someone who knows that this position can be a rare springboard to many other opportunities.
RiSM task
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various aspects of life. Its applications span from ubiquitous uses such as virtual assistants and recommendation systems to complex domains including healthcare and scientific research. Assume that you are writing your own grant application for a 12-months internship that leverages AI within your chosen field of study or in a domain relevant to your academic background.We anticipate receiving your proposal (maximum of 3 slides, PDF format) alongside your application.
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.