Key Takeaways
- 10-12 week full-time Biostatistics PhD Summer Internship at Roche in Welwyn Garden City, UK.
- Work on applied problems in clinical drug development, with opportunities to engage with a global network of statisticians and data scientists.
- Requires current UK PhD registration in statistics/data science with a methodological focus and passed initial PhD review.
- Applications close Friday, 13 November 2026; interviews on Friday 5th February 2027.
- Competitive salary offered, but visa sponsorship is not available.
About the Role
About the Internship
Roche is offering a 2027 internship scheme for UK PhD students to join the Biostatistics team within the Product Development Data Sciences and Analytics (PDD) department.
Interns will work full-time for 10-12 weeks at the Roche Welwyn site under the supervision of experienced statisticians and data scientists. The role involves working on theoretical or applied problems relevant to Roche’s clinical drug development in areas such as oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, or neuroscience.
Interns will have the opportunity to interact with Roche’s global network of statisticians and data scientists, gain technical and non-technical skills, and experience the work of statisticians and data scientists in the pharmaceutical industry. At the end of the internship, students will present their research topic to the department.
Who You Are
- Currently registered on a UK PhD programme with a significant methodological focus on statistics or data science.
- Relevant research experience in biostatistics/epidemiology, statistics, or mathematics (health sector experience is ideal but not essential).
- Must have successfully passed their initial annual PhD review (typically held at 10-15 months).
- Must not have completed their PhD viva voce before the application closing date.
Application Process
- Phase I: CV and Cover Letter Review
- Cover letter should not exceed two pages.
- Include: Introduction, PhD programme details (current status, year, passed initial review, expected viva date), list of methodological/applied projects, interest in Roche and relevant experience, desired internship working areas, relevant skills (e.g., team-working, communication), and UK work eligibility/visa status.
- Optional appendix: Deliverable about a completed research project (e.g., published paper, working paper, dissertation, project report).
- Phase II: In-person interview
- To be held in Welwyn Garden City on Friday 5th February 2027.
Remuneration
- Roche offers a competitive salary, typically expected to pause PhD stipends.
- For specific circumstances (e.g., internships as part of PhD training or visa restrictions), an unpaid internship with alternative support may be offered on a case-by-case basis.
- University authorisation will normally be required.
Benefits and Working Environment
- On-site fully equipped gym, library and information centre.
- Active sports and social club.
- Subsidised staff restaurant.
- Informal meeting area ('The Street') with coffee shop, snack machines, and cashpoint.
- Modern meeting rooms and conference facilities ('The Hub').
- Flexible working options will be considered.
Important Information
- Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must hold valid UK work authorisation.
- Applications close on Friday, 13 November 2026. The advert may close at any point after this date.
- Interview date: Friday 5th February 2027.