Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) Summer Intern

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The Position

The PCOR team supports development and commercialization of molecules at Roche by implementing strategies to measure how patients feel and/or function during the course of treatment. Through the collection of clinical outcomes assessments (COAs) such as patient reported outcomes (PROs), clinician-reported outcome (ClinRO), observer-reported outcome (ObsRO), and performance outcome (PerfO) measures, we work to capture the patient experience to better understand patients’ perspective of treatment, preference, or disease burden. The patient viewpoint is increasingly important in drug approval and reimbursement decisions as health authorities, payers, patients, caregivers and healthcare providers seek additional evidence of treatment benefit.

About the position:

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic graduate student to join the PCOR team for a 3-month summer internship assignment in the Welwyn Garden City office. Under the supervision of your PCOR Manager you will support research efforts to help bring new medicines to patients.

The PCOR team is looking for someone able to apply research skills in an internship that will involve creative thinking, problem-solving, and time management skills. This is an opportunity to “own it” and bring your experiences to Roche to help us further patient-centered outcomes research. You will be part of a dynamic team paving the way in patient research.

Day-to-day activities may include (but are not limited to):

• Research (e.g., literature searches, database reviews (e.g., clinicaltrials.gov) and pooling of concepts from internal market research, medical affairs, and disease area strategy team documents)
• Documentation and strategy (e.g., context update, disease area strategies)
• Preparation for and attendance/support with PCOR Scientist mentors (e.g., study management team meetings, clinical science team meetings)
• Review and design of qualitative research
• Review/analyze clinical trial data
• Business critical documents (e.g., FDA/EMA documentation and filings)
• System/Process improvements

In PCOR we partner cross-functionally with other departments such as regulatory, market access, health economics, biostatistics, clinical data management, clinical science, and clinical operations. You will have the opportunity to see first-hand how these diverse functions come together in a collaborative team environment to solve complex problems. You will develop the project management and technical skills necessary to support the PCOR team and will have the opportunity to put these skills into practice.

At the conclusion of the PCOR Internship you will be required to give a presentation to the department, sharing what you have learned about PCOR and the scientist role.

Essential requirements:

Applicants must currently be on a Master’s/PhD program within the UK in the areas of Life Sciences, Psychology (or related subject) and should be available for an online interview in January 2025. 

This is an in-person internship so the successful candidate should be able to work from the Welwyn Garden City Office.

Application process:

Phase I:

• CV
• Video interview

Phase II:

• Final online interview in January 2025

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Our UK Pharmaceutical head office is situated in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, with beautiful countryside surrounding the area. Supported by major motorways & airports as well as being a 30 minute train ride to London, access is easy. Our award-winning office, known as Hexagon Place, was opened in 2005 and provides a modern, flexible working environment with facilities that are second-to-none. Around 2,000 people work at our Welwyn office in Global Early Development (pRED), Global Product Development (PD), Commercial (Rx) and our Corporate functions.

Roche offer a competitive salary plus the excellent benefits you would expect from a blue-chip organisation. There is a fully equipped gym on-site, a library and information centre, and an active sports and social club. We also have a subsidised staff restaurant providing foods to cater for every taste throughout the day. At the heart of the building is an informal meeting area known as The Street which features a coffee shop, snack machine and cashpoint. A second building on-site, called The Hub, contains modern meeting room and conference facilities. Roche promotes personal well-being and work-life balance. Therefore, flexible working options will be considered for all roles at Roche UK. Roche is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

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