R&D AI Transformation Intern

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

Role Overview

Are you interested in how software R&D organizations evolve to integrate AI and stay ahead in a changing technological landscape? We are looking for a high-energy, detail-oriented R&D AI Transformation Intern to join our strategy team.

You won't just be fetching coffee; you’ll be behind the scenes of major structural, cultural, and digital shifts as we embed AI into our engineering DNA, helping us bridge the gap between "traditional development" and "AI-augmented innovation."

Key Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Insights: Gather and analyze R&D performance metrics and AI tool adoption rates to identify bottlenecks and track the progress of ongoing AI transformation initiatives.

• Stakeholder Communication: Assist in drafting internal memos, newsletters, and presentation decks that translate complex AI strategies and LLM implementations into "human" language for our developers and engineers.

• Project Management Support: Maintain project timelines (Gantt charts) and follow up on action items from cross-functional workshops focused on AI integration and automated workflows.

• Research: Conduct competitive benchmarking and research best practices in AI-assisted coding, machine learning operations (MLOps), and organizational design for AI-first R&D teams.

• Workshop Facilitation: Help organize and document brainstorming sessions aimed at improving software delivery pipelines through AI and boosting developer engagement with new intelligent tools.

What We’re Looking For

• Curiosity: A genuine interest in the intersection of software business strategy, AI ethics, and engineering culture.

• Communication: The ability to explain a complex technical AI concept or strategic shift simply and clearly.

• Agility: Comfort with ambiguity—navigating the rapid evolution of AI in R&D is rarely a straight line!

• Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data visualization) and PowerPoint (storytelling), with an interest in exploring AI productivity tools.

• Academic Background: Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

Why Join Us?

This isn't your typical administrative internship. You will gain a "bird's-eye view" of how a software R&D organization operates at scale and learn the methodologies used to drive meaningful change in the age of AI.

If you're a problem-solver who loves to see the big picture in a high-tech environment, we’d love to have you on board.

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.