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The Position
At Roche, we believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives and we are fearless in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow.
This 12-month internship is a unique opportunity to develop practical application of skills learned in academia in a broad new field.
Global Capital Investment & Real Estate is responsible for providing an efficient, effective and sustainable working environment for over 30,000 employees of Roche Diagnostics globally. This is done in a multitude of ways, from designing best in class office layouts, to constructing sustainable and fit for purpose manufacturing facilities, controlling and approval of capital expenditure across the division to managing real estate transactions in 104 countries around the world. The multi-disciplinary team offers the perfect environment for a motivated intern to apply transferable skills in a dynamic setting where we set the governance process for capital investment projects and continuous improvement initiatives to ultimately benefit these projects..
We are looking for a motivated, engaged, mature, self-starting individual, keen to grow and prove capability to take on additional tasks beyond the core responsibilities outlined below.
What you will be doing
Within the context of the Project Management and Project Controls area within Capital Investment Projects within the Pharmaceutical and Diagnostics industry (e.g. laboratories, pharmaceutical production, medical devices assembly, offices, infrastructure, etc…), you will work on the following tasks, with guidance and support from mentors and buddies:
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Project reviews
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Support in the preparation of stage-gate design reviews of projects
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Analyze review results, build up and maintain database with these
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Visualize results, propose and implement automated reporting processes
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Project execution governance
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Support with updates of several guidelines for project management and execution
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Support on global roll out and training of the above mentioned guidelines
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Communities of Practice
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Work with the Communities (e.g. Project Controls, Contract and Partner Management) to organize the communities and foster collaboration, engagement and exchange amongst them
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Data analytics and programming
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Development of dashboarding for capital investment portfolio management
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Intermediary role between Business and IT
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Database maintenance
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Ensure submission of forms with project data
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Administrative support
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Presentation preparation
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Plan, organize, and coordinate events and meetings
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What is in it for you
As an intern and part of the Capital Investment and Real Estate team, you will have exposure to real-world Capital Investment projects as well as real cases for Project Management and Controls in these.
You will be in a safe learning environment where you can bring in your own creative ideas, which will be much appreciated.
Hands-on experience in projects and the chance to see how your work becomes a part of the value we bring to Roche.
The chance to be coached and mentored from experienced industry professionals.
You will have invaluable networking opportunities within the company and the industry.
Who you are
You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.
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You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor or Master‘s degree related to project management, architecture, facility management, real estate or related fields or equivalent education.
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You have experience with project management, operational FM or RE
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You are self-motivated, pro-active and confident individual with an enthusiastic can do attitude who is committed to driving change
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Experience in agile working environment is a plus
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Proficiency in MS Office as well as Google Suite
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Proficiency in English (spoken & written) is a requirement. German highly desirable
If you are proud of contributing and feel you have the dedication to teamwork and innovation that we are seeking, then Roche is the organization for you. Every role at Roche plays a part in making a difference to patients’ lives. If you want to work in a passionate team, make your mark & improve lives, apply now.
Please clearly indicate your preferred starting date and duration of internship (12 months) in your cover letter. Applications need to include a CV and a motivation letter.
Due to regulations non-EU/EFTA citizens must provide a certificate from the university stating that an internship is mandatory as part of the application documents.
Who we are
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.
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Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.
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