2026 Summer Intern - Project Management Organization

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2026 Summer Intern - Project Management Organization

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Department Summary

The Project Management Chapter within Roche Diagnostics Solutions is responsible for orchestrating End-to-End (E2E) Product Development Projects/Programs and Product Care & Quality Projects. We are central in ensuring consistent, reliable, and measurable project execution. In doing so, we:

• Drive Optimized E2E Project Delivery, enabling the successful completion of projects, within the constraints of time, resources, and budget, and to the required quality standards

• Create a transparent 360 View of the performance of product delivery for DIA across Customer Areas, integrating insights through cross-functional collaboration and across various aspects of project management (e.g. scoping, planning, budgeting, project risks etc.)

• Ensure Proper Data Quality and visibility on Project Health, enabling informed decision making and proactive risk management

• Be Trusted Partners to the Project Leader and the Cross-Functional Team, as experts in project management and successful project execution, ensuring we achieve project outcomes that align with business strategy and objectives

This internship position is located in Tucson, On-Site.

The Opportunity

As a Project Management Intern within the Companion Diagnostics (CDx) portfolio, you will play a dual role: driving operational excellence through standardization and gaining hands-on experience leading high-impact projects. You will work at the intersection of science and strategy, contributing to a global mission to transform oncology care.

Key Responsibilities & Learning Objectives:

• Drive Innovation: Lead the development of novel, standardized templates for the CDx product portfolio, creating uniform processes that directly increase efficiency across the Project Management Chapter.

• Hands-on Project Leadership: Own the end-to-end delivery of specific CDx projects. Under the mentorship of a Senior Project Manager, you will proactively manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Technical Communication: Refine your technical writing skills by producing quality documentation for R&D projects.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with an integrated team of global technical experts, gaining exposure to Assay Development and Companion Diagnostics.

Program Highlights

• Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.

• Program start dates are in May/June2026.

• 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.

• This internship offers more than just foundational Project Management experience. You will be embedded in a fast-paced R&D environment where your contributions directly influence how we develop life-saving medical devices to benefit cancer patients worldwide. It is an ideal launchpad for a career in biotechnology, clinical operations, or healthcare project management.

Who You Are

Required Education

You meet one of the following criteria:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student).

• Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).

Required Majors: Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or similar Life Science degree with relevant Business coursework covering Project Management.
Or Business-related degree (e.g Finance, BBA/MBA, Accounting) with relevant coursework in Project Management.

• Minimum GPA 3.0

Required Skills:

• Interest in or academic knowledge of assay development or companion diagnostics.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; must be able to deliver project status updates, and facilitate/drive discussions during Project Team meetings.

• Foundational understanding of Project Management topics, particularly schedule, budget, scope, and risk management.

• Competency with common Office productivity software (i.e Google Sheets, Google Slides, & Google Docs).

• Ability to interpret complex project plans or financial/budget documents.

• Proactive, resourceful mindset coupled with a solid, self-motivated work ethic.

• Strong collaboration, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills, as this role will require frequent interactions with senior business leaders and Project Managers.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Double-major in Life Sciences and Business.

• Foundational competency in common Project Management software (e.g Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, etc).

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Arizona is $21.00 - $35.00 per hour. 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.

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.

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