2026 Summer Intern - Corporate Business Development
Department Summary
Roche’s Corporate Business Development (CBD) department is a global, diverse group of professionals that apply scientific, financial, and negotiating expertise to establish collaborations that facilitate development and commercialization of therapies to bring important new medicines to patients. Roche's CBD group continually strives to identify and evaluate novel opportunities in our strategic areas of focus (Oncology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Ophthalmology and Neurology) and in emerging / disruptive scientific areas, platforms, and enabling technologies. These efforts help further our mission to pursue groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases.
This internship position is located in South San Francisco, on-site.
The Opportunity
The Corporate Business Development Internship Program provides work within a fast-paced and challenging environment in South San Francisco. MBA, PhD, PharmD, and/or MD Business Development interns may work with multiple stakeholders and departments in the company, such as Research, Finance, Legal, Marketing, Product Development, Regulatory, and Process Development, to source and evaluate new therapeutic opportunities and to assess the technical merit, competitive outlook and strategic fit of licensing opportunities relative to Genentech’s existing portfolio.
Project work includes scientific and business landscaping and partnering strategy formation in areas of high priority (e.g. regenerative medicine, cell therapy, diagnostics, neuroimmunology, cutting edge delivery technologies and other key scientific areas) and supporting ongoing deal discussions.
Program Highlights
Intensive 12-week, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship
Program start dates are in May/June (Summer)
A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship
Ownership of challenging and meaningful business-critical projects
Drive impact by working in a diverse global, cross-functional setting
Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry
Who You Are (Requirements)
Required education
Must be pursuing a Master's degree
Must be pursuing a PhD
Required majors
Currently pursuing a MBA, PhD, PharmD, MD with a prior Bachelor degree related to Life-Sciences, Medicine and / or Healthcare.
Required knowledge, skills, and qualifications
3-4 years of experience in life sciences, finance, consulting, drug development or equivalent
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Strong scientific acumen and interest
Demonstrated ability and experience in effectively interacting with executives and senior leaders
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Along with the submission of your CV, a cover letter is optional.
Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location for this position of California is $35.00 - $55.00 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.
#SummerAssociates2026
Are you ready to apply?
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.
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.
