2026 Fall Intern - Genentech Research & Early Development (gRED) Portfolio Strategy & Planning
2026 Fall Intern - Genentech Research & Early Development (gRED) Portfolio Strategy & Planning
Department Summary
The gRED Portfolio Strategy and Planning (PSP) group provides strategic insights, analysis, portfolio expertise and innovation to our partners within Genentech Research and Early Development (gRED) and the Roche Group. The group provides strategic guidance to senior leadership within gRED in support of their collective mission to discover and deliver novel therapeutics to our patients. The team is seeking talented individuals who value collaboration, integrity, and innovation to join us in helping to advance an industry-leading portfolio that will benefit patients.
This internship position is located in South San Francisco, on-site.
The Opportunity
Research and Development strategy:
Drive projects to provide portfolio-wide perspectives on topics involving molecule throughput, informatics, innovation, risk, R&D productivity, and other challenging questions.
Portfolio analytics and insights:
Provide insights into the portfolio for senior leaders to guide long-term planning.
Ensure excellent portfolio management by placing individual decisions into the context of the broader pipeline.
Develop novel ways of visualizing and communicating our extensive portfolio.
Provide strategic guidance to gRED’s drug development core teams:
Framing and assessing clinical development options.
Decision analysis and recommendations.
Risk assessment.
Program Highlights
Intensive 6 months, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.
Program start dates are in September (Fall).
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.
Who You Are (Required)
Required Education:
Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).
Required Majors: Science, Engineering and/or Business (including but not limited to: Genetics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Neuroscience, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Computer Science).
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
A strong desire to observe and participate in the drug development process as it is practiced by an industry leader.
An interest in the intersection of the science and business of pharmaceutical and biotechnology research and development.
A willingness to collaborate and work within teams to achieve organizational goals.
Openness to work styles, tasks, and responsibilities that may be new and unfamiliar.
Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $44.00- $46.00 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.
Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.
Skills Required
- Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student)
- Majors in Science, Engineering, or Business
Genentech Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Genentech and has not been reviewed or approved by Genentech.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive across medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescriptions, supported by HSAs/FSAs and broad wellness resources. On‑site fitness and health centers, mental‑health clinicians, and specialized programs like fully covered preventive cancer screenings and menopause support deepen the offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits feature a 401(k) with up to a 4% company match plus an additional annual 6% company contribution to eligible pay. Additional financial protections such as life and accident insurance complement salary, bonuses, and stock options.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away includes about 20 paid vacation days, paid holidays, personal days, and a year‑end shutdown. A paid six‑week sabbatical every six years notably expands long‑term time‑off flexibility.
Genentech Insights
What We Do
Considered the founder of the industry, Genentech, now a member of the Roche Group, has been delivering on the promise of biotechnology for more than 40 years. Genentech is a biotechnology company dedicated to pursuing groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. Our transformational discoveries include the first targeted antibody for cancer and the first medicine for primary progressive multiple sclerosis. We're passionate about finding solutions for people facing the world's most difficult-to-treat conditions. That is why we use cutting-edge science to create and deliver innovative medicines around the globe. To us, science is personal. Making a difference in the lives of millions starts when you make a change in yours.
