2027 Summer Intern - Finance - MBA
Department Summary
The Genentech MBA Internship Program is an intensive 12-week opportunity that provides work within a fast-paced and ambitious environment. MBA interns contribute to meaningful projects, interacting and working side-by-side with biotech industry experts. Our internship program also provides a robust speaker series, which allows interns to hear from top executives throughout the summer. Genentech Finance relies heavily on our internship talent pool to fill full-time Finance positions, including rotational opportunities within the Global Finance organization. Applicants should have a long-term interest and dedication to a career at Genentech/Roche.
This internship position is located in South San Francisco, CA, On-Site.
The Opportunity
Financial analysis support of key Finance processes (Budgeting, forecasting, business planning, investment valuations)
- R&D project portfolio financial planning (prioritization, risk analysis, etc.)
- Biopharma program valuation
- Salesforce/marketing and distribution costs benchmarking, efficiency analysis, and optimization
- Production cost driver and manufacturing network optimization
Program Highlights
- Intensive 12-week, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.
- Program start dates are in June 2027.
- Ownership of exciting and impactful business-critical projects.
- Work with some of the most dedicated people in the biotechnology industry.
- Final presentations of project work to senior leaders.
- Lead or participate in intern committees to design and coordinate program events and initiatives.
- Professional & personal development curriculum throughout the program, including networking opportunities, workshops, and panel discussions.
- Participate in volunteer projects, social events, and team-building activities.
Who You Are
- Current MBA Student with the desire to work at an industry-leading and innovative Biotech
- Diverse experiences that can contribute new and fresh perspectives in a constantly evolving landscape
- Strong technical, quantitative, and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to interact at all levels of the organization with executives and senior leaders
- Demonstrated collaboration and partnership experience
- Aim to consistently deliver results and excel
Other Qualifications
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
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 $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.
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Skills Required
- Current MBA student
- Desire to work in the biotechnology industry
- Strong technical, quantitative, and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with executives and senior leaders
- Demonstrated collaboration and partnership experience
- Consistent ability to deliver results and excel
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Alignment with company values of integrity, courage, and passion
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.
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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.
