Policy Communications Intern

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 Are you a highly motivated student/recent graduate with a background in political science, international relations, or history, and a passion for communication? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, global company? We're looking for an enthusiastic and driven Policy Communications intern to join our dynamic Policy Communications team at Roche. You'll get the opportunity to work alongside experts and support the team responsible for communicating on key policy topics across the Roche Group. What You'll Do Support the Team: Assist the team in developing and implementing communication strategies for complex policy topics. Project Management: Support the team in project managing high-profile policy communication projects Set-up Policy Messaging Hub: Screen existing messaging, identify gaps, coordinate updates and create a central hub for external messaging on policy topics Create content: Help draft materials such as presentations, messaging documents, social media posts and website content Conduct Research: Research and monitor political and industry trends to inform our communication strategies. Who You Are You are currently enrolled in a Master's Program or have graduated from a Bachelor's, Master's in political science, history, international relations, communications, or a related field in the past 12 months.  You have excellent writing and verbal communication skills in both English and German. You are a quick learner with a strong desire to take on new challenges. You are a proactive team player who can manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities. You have a keen interest in the healthcare industry and corporate affairs. Knowledge of the Swiss policy environment is a plus.  What we Offer Hands-on experience that builds skills for a future career in communications, policy, and public affairs Working  with various stakeholders across Roche, building your network and learning how to navigate a large, global organization. A supportive, collaborative, and international workplace culture that values fresh ideas Access to modern campus facilities, including a gym, swimming pool, and vibrant office spaces designed for collaboration Duration: 6 months (with the possibility of extension up to 12 months) Percentage : 80-100% 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. Join us and kick-start your career in communications 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. Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.