2026 Summer Intern - Project Management Organization

Roche•Tucson, AZ

1d•$21 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

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 2026 Summer Intern - Project Management Organization We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love. Department Summary The Project Management Chapter within Roche Diagnostics Solutions is responsible for orchestrating End-to-End (E2E) Product Development Projects/Programs and Product Care & Quality Projects. We are central in ensuring consistent, reliable, and measurable project execution. In doing so, we: Drive Optimized E2E Project Delivery, enabling the successful completion of projects, within the constraints of time, resources, and budget, and to the required quality standards Create a transparent 360° View of the performance of product delivery for DIA across Customer Areas, integrating insights through cross-functional collaboration and across various aspects of project management (e.g. scoping, planning, budgeting, project risks etc.) Ensure Proper Data Quality and visibility on Project Health, enabling informed decision making and proactive risk management Be Trusted Partners to the Project Leader and the Cross-Functional Team, as experts in project management and successful project execution, ensuring we achieve project outcomes that align with business strategy and objectives This internship position is located in Tucson, On-Site. The Opportunity As a Project Management Intern within the Companion Diagnostics (CDx) portfolio, you will play a dual role: driving operational excellence through standardization and gaining hands-on experience leading high-impact projects. You will work at the intersection of science and strategy, contributing to a global mission to transform oncology care. Program Highlights Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship. Program start dates are in May/June 2026. 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. This internship offers more than just foundational Project Management experience. You will be embedded in a fast-paced R&D environment where your contributions directly influence how we develop life-saving medical devices to benefit cancer patients worldwide. It is an ideal launchpad for a career in biotechnology, clinical operations, or healthcare project management.

Requirements

Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student).
Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).
Required Majors: Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or similar Life Science degree with relevant Business coursework covering Project Management. Or Business-related degree (e.g Finance, BBA/MBA, Accounting) with relevant coursework in Project Management.
Minimum GPA 3.0
Interest in or academic knowledge of assay development or companion diagnostics.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; must be able to deliver project status updates, and facilitate/drive discussions during Project Team meetings.
Foundational understanding of Project Management topics, particularly schedule, budget, scope, and risk management.
Competency with common Office productivity software (i.e Google Sheets, Google Slides, & Google Docs).
Ability to interpret complex project plans or financial/budget documents.
Proactive, resourceful mindset coupled with a solid, self-motivated work ethic.
Strong collaboration, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills, as this role will require frequent interactions with senior business leaders and Project Managers.

Nice To Haves

Double-major in Life Sciences and Business.
Foundational competency in common Project Management software (e.g Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, etc).

Responsibilities

Drive Innovation: Lead the development of novel, standardized templates for the CDx product portfolio, creating uniform processes that directly increase efficiency across the Project Management Chapter.
Hands-on Project Leadership: Own the end-to-end delivery of specific CDx projects. Under the mentorship of a Senior Project Manager, you will proactively manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
Technical Communication: Refine your technical writing skills by producing quality documentation for R&D projects.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with an integrated team of global technical experts, gaining exposure to Assay Development and Companion Diagnostics.