2026 Fall Intern - PTQ Quality Processes
Department Summary
Global Quality and Compliance (PTQ) ensures we deliver high-quality products to patients, ensures our right to operate, and helps us create value through process excellence and continual improvement efforts. Quality is a competitive advantage for Roche.
You will report to the US Internship Program Manager in the PTQ Quality Process Function. The ideal candidate is a self-starter deeply curious and energized by learning. You should be comfortable with working through ambiguity and are able to prioritize and manage multiple demands and commitments.
Your role will be to help Quality Processes fulfill its mission to stabilize and optimize the core Quality processes by supporting metrics and monitoring for MRoQ (Management Review of Quality), business system process and integration, PTQ strategy and project management.
In this role you will collaborate with a cross functional team of leaders, SME’s from business functions within Global Quality and Compliance and across the Pharma Technical Operations network.
This internship position is located in South San Francisco, on-site.
The Opportunity
Spearhead and/or participate in PTQ initiatives and projects.
Facilitate workshops / team break-out sessions.
Develop metrics and performance indicators.
Generate business insights.
Create and manage data repositories / communication channels.
Other priorities as assigned by the Global Head of Quality Processes.
Program Highlights
Intensive 6 month, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.
Program start dates are in September.
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: You meet one of the following criteria:
- Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student).
- Must have attained a Bachelor's Degree (not currently enrolled in a graduate program).
- Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).
- Must have attained a Master's Degree.
Required Majors: Pursuing a degree in Life Science/ Business/ Computer Science/ Engineering/ Mathematics/ Liberal Arts / or related fields.
Required Skills:
Leadership – building and/or guiding a team, project or equivalent.
Project management.
Proficiency with collaboration / productivity tools.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications
Ability to work with a global team, collaborate with scientists, engineers, business analysts and consultants from different cultures and locations.
Proactive, inquisitive, and good communication skills.
Ability to intake and synthesize information.
Use quantitative and qualitative approaches to solve business problems.
Exhibit a passion for high quality and strive for continuous improvement.
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and Agile fundamentals is a plus.
Cross-cultural experience, a plus.
Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $24.00-$40.00 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.
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Skills Required
- Pursuing or attained a Bachelor's or Master's degree
- Major in Life Science, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Liberal Arts, or related field
- Demonstrated leadership (building or guiding a team, project, or equivalent)
- Project management skills
- Proficiency with collaboration and productivity tools
- Ability to work on-site in South San Francisco
- Ability to work with a global team and collaborate across cultures
- Proactive, inquisitive, and strong communication skills
- Ability to intake and synthesize information
- Use quantitative and qualitative approaches to solve business problems
- Passion for high quality and continuous improvement
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile fundamentals
- Cross-cultural experience
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.
