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In Roche’s Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organisation (pRED), we make transformative medicines for patients in order to tackle some of the world’s toughest unmet healthcare needs. At pRED, we are united by our mission to transform science into medicines. Together, we create a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility and humility, where our talented people are empowered and inspired to bring forward extraordinary life-changing innovation at speed.
The objective of this internship is to evaluate the potential of predictive models for reducing sample sizes in clinical trials. Specifically, we want to assess the impact of a prognostic score, derived from disease progression modelling or machine learning techniques, on sample size reduction in Huntington's Disease trials. To accomplish this, the intern will integrate information from natural history studies and clinical trial data to develop predictive models of disease progression.
You are a Bachelor’s, Master's or PhD student specializing in computational biology, applied mathematics, statistics, or physics, with experience in machine learning techniques such as Random Forests, Gradient Boosting Machines, and Lasso Regression.
You have strong programming skills in Julia, R, and/or Python.
Familiarity with code documentation tools, such as GitLab and GitHub, is a plus.
You possess excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.
You are a team player with strong communication skills, a focused work style, and a results-driven mindset.
A Current CV and a Motivation Letter
A certificate of enrolment (if you are currently studying). If you want to use this opportunity to do a Master’s or Diploma thesis, please highlight this in your application
For Non-EU/EFTA citizens: Due to regulations, you must provide a certificate issued by your university stating that an Internship is mandatory for your studies
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Target Start Date: 1 July 2025, or later, upon availability
Working hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Duration: 6 months
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.
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.
