• Summer Intern - Global Product Strategy

    Genentech (South San Francisco, CA)


    The Position

    2026 Summer Intern - Global Product Strategy

    Department Summary

    Global Product Strategy (GPS) provides strategic business direction from research through to development, commercialization and medical excellence, collaborating with functions and affiliates to shape the future of medicine.

     

    This internship position is located in South San Francisco, on-site.

     

    The Opportunity

     

    The MBA internship position is offered in the strategic insights team, which sits within GPS and shapes commercial planning for early stage through launched programs. This team applies customer perspectives, critical thinking, expertise in external markets, forecasting, and market research to solving real business problems, influence cross-functional team strategy and inform teams’ business objectives and decision-making.

     

    An MBA intern in the team will work directly with cross-functional Genentech / Roche teams and serve as a critical internal strategic thought partner and influencer in a disease or other business area (e.g., pipeline or portfolio). You will have the opportunity for direct collaboration with members of Marketing, Medical Affairs, Development, Regulatory, Business Development, Portfolio Planning, and Pricing/Market Access. Your work will directly contribute to internal programs and ultimately make an impact for healthcare providers and patients.

    Program Highlights

    + Intensive 12-week, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship

    + Program start dates are in May/June (Summer)

    + A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship

    + Ownership of challenging and meaningful business-critical projects

    + Drive impact by working in a diverse global, cross-functional setting

    + Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry

     

    Who You Are (Requirements)

    Required education

    + Must have attained a Bachelor's Degree (not currently enrolled in a graduate program)

    + Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student)

    Required majors

    + Business Administration (MBA)

    Required knowledge, skills, and qualifications

    + 3-6 years of work experience in consulting, finance, marketing, sales, drug research and development related fields

    + Prior work experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry

    + Strong written/verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively interact with team members, executives & senior leadership, at a global and cross-functional level

    + Excellent quantitative skills; experience using Excel-based models and analytical platforms

    + Strength in translating analyses to concise, compelling business stories that influence decisions and strategy

    + Proven track record of leadership, time-management, project management, and teamwork

    + Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion

     

    Along with the submission of your CV, a cover letter is optional.

     

    Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

     

    The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location for this position of California is $35.00 - $55.00 per hour. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits.

     

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    Are you ready to apply?

     

    Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

     

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