Internship in pRED Ophthalmology (1 March 2026 for 12 months in Basel)

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The Position

Roche is deeply committed to discovering new therapies to help people suffering with dry eye disease. We want to become the world leader in developing medicines that dont just treat the ocular surface but actually cure these diseases and dramatically improve patients quality of life.

The Opportunity

The clinical team running the dry eye disease studies sits within Roche Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED) Ophthalmology and is offering an internship to help with the imaging collection imaging data management and quality checking for an ongoing study.

As a temporary team member you will work in an interdisciplinary team of corneal specialists clinical scientists and imaging experts to ensure high-quality imaging data is captured and properly stored and analysed. You will also work with data scientists to utilise modern AI tools to improve and automate the imaging ingestion and quality control processes as well as support AI-based analysis of the data. Furthermore:

• You will be hands-on ensuring a smooth image ingestion process and quality image capture from the clinical study sites

• You will handle any image quality issues or incorrect image data handling and work with the clinical sites to correct any issues

• You will be part of the clinical team to develop and validate deep learning-based image algorithms for data quality and potential biomarker research

• You will have the opportunity to attend team meetings to understand the impact of imaging data on disease biology understanding and how it impacts drug development

• At Roche you will have the opportunity to join an established early careers community with a dedicated Early Careers Forum to share experiences network and develop a broader understanding of the diverse functions in this pioneering healthcare company. This is a great opportunity to further develop your skills and create meaningful connections with other talents that are launching their careers.

Who you are

• You are currently enrolled in a university (Bachelor Master) OR graduated within the last 12 months prior to the start date ideally in the field of science especially ophthalmology and human biology.

• You are interested in learning about image data capture and AI-based imaging tools and are computer and IT literate.

• You are interested in the drug development process and the pharmaceutical industry.

• You are proactive and can work independently and diligently with an eye for detail.

• You exhibit a strong work ethic with a positive team-focused approach.

• You have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• You communicate fluently in spoken and written English.
  

Application process

A current CV and a Motivation Letter where you indicate your preferred start date of the internship.

Additional Information

Please note due to regulations non-EU/EFTA citizens must provide a certificate from the university stating that an internship is mandatory as part of the application documents and must be continuously enrolled in their university for the whole duration of this internship.

If you are eager to contribute and feel you have the dedication to teamwork and innovation that we are seeking then Roche is the organization for you. Every role at Roche plays a part in making a difference to patients lives. If you want to work in a passionate team make your mark & improve lives apply now!

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together more than 100000 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.

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