Roche
Pharmaceutical
Innovation&SustainabilityIntern
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“Innovation & Sustainability Intern at Roche. Skills: Innovation, Sustainability, Environmental impact assessment, Biodegradable alternatives research, Pharmaceutical industry knowledge. Contribute to a project focused on research on assessing & reducing the environmental impact of synthetic polymer excipients in the Pharmaceutical Industry by identifying and evaluating safer biodegradable alternatives. Assess target polymers”
What You'll Achieve.
Assess target polymers; Research promising biodegradable substitute materials; Analyze supplier and production feasibility; Contribute to a final technical report and strategic roadmap; Support Roche’s sustainability ambitions; Advance sustainable products; Encourage the use of more environmentally responsible raw materials; Prepare a final technical report and presentation summarizing findings, trade-offs, and recommendations; Improve or replace selected synthetic polymers with more sustainable alternatives
Industry & Context.
Tackle real-world challenges in Innovation & Sustainability; Identify and evaluate safer biodegradable alternatives; Analyze supplier and production feasibility; Assess production feasibility and supply landscape; Compare synthetic and biodegradable options; Support the development of a strategic roadmap for improving or replacing selected synthetic polymers
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master’s or PhD studies at a university, preferably in the field of Environmental Engineering, Sustainability Related Departments, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Biology, Molecular Biology, Bioprocess Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related Biotechnology / Life Sciences fields within the last 12 months, Interest in applying knowledge in a modern working environment, Internship of at least 3 months
Nice to Have
Familiar with bioprocesses, biochemical or biological systems, Familiar with topics such as cell culture or biochemical engineering, Knowledgeable about biodegradability, Able to think about environmental implications across a product’s full life cycle, Interested in sustainability concepts and the evaluation of material alternatives in a regulated environment, Able to work in a multidisciplinary setting, Communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, Fluent in English, Able to work independently while contributing collaboratively to a complex technical project
What You'll Do.
Contribute to a project focused on research on assessing & reducing the environmental impact of synthetic polymer excipients in the Pharmaceutical Industry by identifying and evaluating safer biodegradable alternatives
Assess target polymers
Research promising biodegradable substitute materials
Analyze supplier and production feasibility
Contribute to a final technical report and strategic roadmap
Support Roche’s sustainability ambitions by addressing biodiversity and water-related impacts
advancing sustainable products
and encouraging the use of more environmentally responsible raw materials
Conduct a product-based preliminary analysis of target polymers
Research and evaluate potential biodegradable alternatives for relevant synthetic polymer excipients
Assess production feasibility and supply landscape for alternative materials
including scalability
supplier availability
and regulatory considerations
Compare synthetic and biodegradable options across environmental impact
pharmaceutical performance
and compliance criteria
Explore how polymer choice influences product life cycle sustainability
from raw material sourcing through use and disposal
Support the development of a strategic roadmap for improving or replacing selected synthetic polymers with more sustainable alternatives
Prepare a final technical report and presentation summarizing findings
Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to gather input and support a multidisciplinary evaluation process
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to gather input and support a multidisciplinary evaluation process; Contribute collaboratively to a complex technical project
Communication Scope
Communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders; Prepare a final technical report and presentation summarizing findings, trade-offs, and recommendations
Process & Methodology
Strategic roadmap development
Full Job Description
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 **Internship in Innovation & Sustainability** **For students in the field of Environmental Engineering, Sustainability Related Departments, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Biology, Molecular Biology, Bioprocess Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related Biotechnology / Life Sciences fields** Our Global Internship Programme in Innovation & Sustainability (#IP2TIS) offers a unique opportunity for passionate individuals to gain hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical industry while making a positive impact on the world. Are you ready to join a global network spanning 20+ countries, where bright minds collaborate to tackle real-world challenges in Innovation & Sustainability? Do you want to work on impactful projects, shape the future, and drive change from within? **The Position** As an intern, you will contribute to a project focused on research on assessing & reducing the environmental impact of synthetic polymer excipients in the Pharmaceutical Industry by identifying and evaluating safer biodegradable alternatives. The project explores how polymers used in pharmaceutical formulations may contribute to microplastic pollution in municipal water systems and aims to support more sustainable product design in light of evolving regulatory expectations such as EU REACH 2026. Within your first 3 months, you are expected to assess target polymers, research promising biodegradable substitute materials, analyze supplier and production feasibility, and contribute to a final techni
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