Internship in Innovation & Sustainability - For students in the field of Psychology, Mental Health Studies, Occupational Therapy, or Social Science / Policy

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

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?

As an intern, you will contribute to a project focused on strengthening mental health and psychological safety across the Roche Welwyn campus. The project builds on an existing foundation to help embed mental health support as a lasting part of workplace culture by expanding awareness, improving access to resources, and identifying targeted wellbeing solutions for different teams. Within your 3 months, you are expected to support the analysis of the Mental Health First Aid scheme, contribute to people leader resources, help deliver onsite wellbeing events and interactive sessions, and create a digital resource navigation tool. Your work will support Roche’s Work Environment priority by helping foster a more inclusive, resilient, and supportive workplace where people can thrive. This internship offers a rare opportunity to turn mental health advocacy into practical, visible change within a global organisation.

The Opportunity

• Collect, prepare, and analyse quantitative and qualitative data related to employee mental health and wellbeing initiatives

• Measure the utilisation and impact of existing schemes, including the Welwyn Mental Health First Aid programme, and compare findings with historical data

• Support the planning and delivery of wellbeing events, pop-ups, and interactive sessions across the Welwyn campus

• Design and build a digital resource or dashboard that makes mental health support easier for employees to access

• Conduct a gap analysis of current mental health resources and identify department specific needs and opportunities for improvement

• Support the development of training materials and resources for people leaders to help them better support their teams

• Facilitate awareness sessions and workshops that promote psychological safety and mental health awareness

• Collaborate with local and global stakeholders to share best practices and align activities across teams

Who You Are

You are enrolled or have completed your Bachelor’s or Master’s studies at a University, preferably in the field of Psychology, Mental Health Studies, Occupational Therapy, or Social Science / Policy within the last 12 months and are interested in applying your knowledge in a modern working environment as part of an internship of at least 3 months.

Furthermore you are

• Knowledgeable in mental health, mental ill health, and mental health disorders, ideally with an understanding of workplace mental health

• Comfortable with data cleaning and analysis to identify trends and evaluate the impact of wellbeing initiatives

• Able to conduct evidence-based research and, ideally, create engaging digital resources or visual communication materials

• Experienced or confident in project coordination, including organising events, timelines, and stakeholder contributions

• An empathetic, structured, and proactive communicator who can work independently and build trust across diverse teams in English

If you meet most but not all qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Application Process

Application submission by candidates: deadline Thursday 16th April 2026

Phase I: CV and Cover Letter Review (Your cover letter should not exceed one page.)

As part of your cover letter, Roche is keen to understand your motivation in applying for this position.

• Why Roche : What is your key motivation for applying for this role?

• Why you: What personal qualities, skills and experience will you bring in relation to what the role will require?

Phase II.: Video interview: Following your application, you will be informed if you are successful and moved to the next stage of the process which will involve video questions / answers to support your application.

Phase III.: This final stage is a virtual interview with a panel of technical and people leaders, where we look forward to meeting you and learning more about you.

Please note:  Unfortunately, relocation benefits and visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must already hold valid authorisation to work in the UK.

The internship is expected to start between 1 and 16 July 2026 and will last at least 3 months. This role is primarily office-based, with some flexibility to work from home.

For more information about IP2TIS and to explore other opportunities within the programme, please visit go.roche.com/ip2tis_26.

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.

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.