2026 Intern -  Technical Specialist

Beschreibung:

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

A healthier future. It's what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That's what makes us Roche.
This role is based in Data Management, a core function within Product Development Data Sciences (PDD). We lead the industry in speed and efficiency across all data management responsibilities. We achieve this through the development of tools, automation, and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies that streamline clinical trial data collection and delivery.
As trusted partners in end-to-end drug development, Data Management leverages deep expertise in cross-therapeutic area data modalities to lead and influence clinical trial data strategy across Roche. We balance the need for high-quality outputs with fit-for-purpose data collection, enabling faster, more efficient trials that support timely decision-making and accelerate the delivery of new medicines to patients.

The Opportunity:
The Technical Specialist Intern role is responsible for shaping and delivering the tools, standards, and digital capabilities that enable high-quality, efficient, and scalable clinical data management. Individuals in this function work at the intersection of technology, process, and user experience to ensure that systems are interoperable, regulatory-ready, and fit-for-purpose across the clinical development lifecycle. They contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of data platforms, metadata strategies, and automation solutions that support evolving scientific and operational needs. This role partners closely with IT, vendors, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions, and plays a key role in driving functional innovation, user adoption, and long-term sustainability of core data management capabilities.

* Support day-to-day activities related to tool usage / updates, standards management, or documentation updates
* Assist with testing, user feedback collection, and training material preparation
* Troubleshoot user-reported issues and escalate as appropriate
* Contribute to process documentation and knowledge-sharing repositories
* Seeks opportunities to learn and tries new approaches to build expertise
* Contribute by expressing ideas and communicating effectively
* Work under general supervision and apply independent judgment to interpret guidance, prioritize responsibilities, and make decisions in situations that require contextual understanding
* Apply independent judgment to solve moderately complex data issue, interpret guidance, prioritize responsibilities, and seeking guidance in situations that require contextual understanding
* Adheres to functional standards, participating in peer review or mentoring relationships to uphold quality while building expertise in data management methodology.

Who you are:
* You are currently pursuing a Masters in Biotechnology (preferred in the Digital Health and Technology stream).
* Provide day-to-day support for tool updates, documentation management, and the maintenance of functional standards and knowledge-sharing repositories.
* Assist with system testing, collect user feedback, and resolve or escalate technical issues while preparing comprehensive training materials.
* Apply independent judgment to resolve moderately complex data issues and participate in peer reviews to ensure high-quality data management methodology.
* Work under general supervision to prioritize responsibilities and make context-specific decisions, ensuring all tasks align with established guidance.
* Actively contribute new ideas and effective communication within the team while seeking mentorship and learning opportunities to build technical expertise.

Preferred:
* Foundational knowledge of clinical trial data types (labs, imaging, eCOA) and familiarity with industry standards like CDISC/SDTM and platforms such as Medidata RAVE.
* Practical experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning, and LLMs, with a specialized interest in developing Agentic AI solutions.
* Proficiency in data modeling and warehousing (e.g., Snowflake), pipeline orchestration (e.g., Airflow), and version control via GitLab within cloud environments.
* Ability to translate complex user needs into tangible UX/UI solutions, supported by strong technical documentation skills in tools like Confluence or SharePoint.

Additional Information:
* Duration: (12 months), work term (Full time) and will begin in (May, 2026)
* Location: Based in Mississauga, Ontario.
* Our team follows a hybrid work structure (minimum 3 days per week in the office).
This position is not eligible for relocation support.
#RocheInternshipCA2026 The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Mississauga is 55 744,00 and 73 164,00 of hiring range. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors as determined by the company.

We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for this role.

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.

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