Intern

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The PositionThe opportunity

• Automating the validation of a pharmacometric model building tool (Pharmpy/Pharmr) within Roche’s drug development environment

• Supporting the improvement of Pharmpy/Pharmr using real pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) datasets

• Attending department meetings to understand the impact of modelling and simulation on drug development

• Pharmaceutical Sciences (PS) is a global function within Roche Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED). As a team member in the Predictive Modelling (PM) chapter of PS, you will work in close collaboration with scientists in pRED, using brand new modelling and simulation tools.

• The duration of the position is set for 6 months. You will be based in Basel, Switzerland

Who you are

• Basic knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, as well as statistics (theory and application)

• Demonstrated competence in coding in R (handling data, writing functions, reporting).

• Basic knowledge of NONMEM

• Working towards a Master’s degree (or recently completed it), or currently pursuing a PhD in a quantitative subject area (Pharmacometrics or a related field), with a strong curiosity about growing hands-on experience in Pharmacometrics within a drug development setting

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work independently, craft and perform experiments, interpret results, and explore new scientific methodologies

• Proficiency in spoken and written English

The preferred start date of this internship is June 2025 at the latest.

To be considered, please send us your CV, cover letter and your certificate of enrollment (in case of ongoing studies) with your application.

Please note that according to regulations for non-EU/EFTA citizens a certificate from the university is also required, stating that an internship is mandatory.

We are looking forward to your application!

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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.

Basel is the headquarters of the Roche Group and one of its most important centres of pharmaceutical research. Over 10,700 employees from over 100 countries come together at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site, which is one of Roche`s largest sites. Read more.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.