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
Roche is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual for an internship position as a Legal & Compliance Trainee. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and insight into the legal and compliance functions within a leading global healthcare company.
As a Legal & Compliance Trainee, you will assist the Legal & Compliance team in ensuring Roche's adherence to regulatory requirements, maintaining corporate governance standards, and supporting various legal matters. You will work closely with experienced professionals and contribute to our mission of improving patients' lives through scientific innovation.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist in conducting legal research and analysis on various topics relevant to the healthcare industry and regulatory environment.
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Support the preparation, review, and management of legal documents, contracts, and corporate policies.
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Aid in the development and implementation of compliance training programs.
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Help in monitoring and ensuring compliance with Roche's policies, procedures, and relevant laws and regulations.
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Provide assistance in internal audits and risk assessments.
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Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks and special projects as needed.
A 6-month internship with expense reimbursement is offered.
Qualifications
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Currently pursuing a degree in Law (bar admission preferred).
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Strong academic performance and a keen interest in legal and compliance matters.
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Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
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Curiosity and ability to handle confidential information.
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Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
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Proficiency in Italian and English (both written and spoken);
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Familiarity with the healthcare industry and regulatory issues is advantageous but not required.
If you are passionate about legal and compliance work and eager to gain experience in a dynamic industry, we encourage you to apply for this internship.
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.
Roche Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Roche and has not been reviewed or approved by Roche.
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Retirement Support — U.S. materials describe a 401(k) with both matching and an additional company contribution, supported by formal plan documents and true‑up features. This structure is positioned as a standout element of the total package, particularly at Genentech.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off provisions include substantial vacation, a year‑end shutdown, and a paid six‑week sabbatical after six years. These elements indicate a recharge‑oriented approach within the U.S. offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials emphasize comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health resources alongside well‑being programs. Benefits pages consistently highlight breadth across core health coverage elements.
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Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Thirty medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry ten years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).
