AI & Digitalisation Intern/Graduate PSD

This is a 12-month, part-time temporary role (~30-50% FTE) based in Welwyn, UK.

About Pharma Development Strategy and Delivery (PSD)

Our mission is to translate Roche Strategies into PD priorities and deliver our portfolio with excellence. We foster a collaborative spirit, driving innovation and accelerating the delivery of medicines to patients.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Digital, Agentic graduate passionate about using innovative technology to eliminate wasteful tasks. You will be instrumental in enabling our organization’s transformation to Agentic AI by building agentic solutions for internal business challenges. This role bridges technical data engineering and business process analysis, ensuring seamless, automated, and data-driven operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify Automation Opportunities: Act as an internal consultant, analyzing data and interviewing end-users to propose AI tools for streamlining daily tasks.
• Business Process Analysis and Requirements Gathering: Pinpoint operational delays and pain points where automation and AI can provide benefits. Analyze, map, and define requirements for specific use cases, evaluating their value and scalability.
• Agentic AI Solutions: Build and enable scalable agentic solutions by combining technical knowledge with business expertise.
• Responsible AI & Compliance: Implement solutions in line with Roche's AI standards, including Human-in-the-Loop design, ethical AI principles, and data privacy/GxP requirements.
• Secure & Compliant Working Practices: Follow Roche's guidelines for secrets/credential management and confidentiality.
• Data Modernization: Support digitalization efforts by standardizing and migrating data to AI-ready architectures.
• Documentation: Ensure robust documentation for technical development and testing.
• Partner & Collaborate: Participate in global teams, working with PSD leaders and IT professionals to bring value to the organization.
• System Awareness: Develop an understanding of the Roche organization and key drivers.
• Success Measures: Contribute to AI Squad work packages with defined outcomes (e.g., 2 use cases into production).

Who You Are

• A proactive problem-solver comfortable in a multicultural environment, with a systems-thinking approach to the business impact of data and automation.
• Committed to continuous learning in AI and automation.
• A strong communicator able to translate complex technical concepts.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Pursuing a degree or further degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Business or Economics, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field.
• Language: Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• Global Flexibility: Ability to support a flexible schedule for collaboration across multiple time zones.
• Travel: Occasional travel (up to 1 week, 1-2 times per year) to other Roche sites in the US and Europe.
• Industry Awareness: General knowledge of Pharma R&D business operations.
• Responsible AI Awareness: Familiarity with or willingness to learn core responsible AI concepts.

Technical Skill Requirements

• Programming Foundations: Working proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or Apps Script.
• Data Warehouse: Ability to query (SQL) and establish API/MCP connections with secure data products in centralized data lakes (e.g., Snowflake/AWS).
• Agent Development & RAG system: Prior experience in setting up AI RAG systems or Agent driven workflows.
• Data Handling: Ability to process/organize unstructured/heterogenous data sources.
• Generative AI & NLP: Hands-on experience with LLM integration, prompt engineering, and semantic text analysis.
• Low-Code/No-Code Platforms: Awareness of or interest in low-code/no-code AI development platforms.
• Version Control & Documentation: Basic familiarity with Git and structured documentation practices.
• Data Privacy & Security: Basic understanding of data anonymization, access controls, and secure data handling practices.

Application Process

• Application Deadline: 18th November (listing may be extended).
• Phase I: CV & Cover Letter, Video Interview. Indicate availability and hours commitment in your cover letter.
• Phase II: Video Interview.
• Phase III: Final Assessment Center/In-person interview at Roche UK head office (Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire). Expected date: End of November/Early December. Includes a face-to-face interview and an AI test case presentation.

Important Note

Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must hold valid authorisation to work in the UK.