• Summer Intern - Corporate Business Development

    Genentech (South San Francisco, CA)


    The Position

    2026 Summer Intern - Corporate Business Development

    Department Summary

    Roche’s Corporate Business Development (CBD) department is a global, diverse group of professionals that apply scientific, financial, and negotiating expertise to establish collaborations that facilitate development and commercialization of therapies to bring important new medicines to patients. Roche's CBD group continually strives to identify and evaluate novel opportunities in our strategic areas of focus (Oncology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Ophthalmology and Neurology) and in emerging / disruptive scientific areas, platforms, and enabling technologies. These efforts help further our mission to pursue groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases.

     

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

     

    The Opportunity

     

    The Corporate Business Development Internship Program provides work within a fast-paced and challenging environment in South San Francisco. MBA, PhD, PharmD, and/or MD Business Development interns may work with multiple stakeholders and departments in the company, such as Research, Finance, Legal, Marketing, Product Development, Regulatory, and Process Development, to source and evaluate new therapeutic opportunities and to assess the technical merit, competitive outlook and strategic fit of licensing opportunities relative to Genentech’s existing portfolio.

     

    Project work includes scientific and business landscaping and partnering strategy formation in areas of high priority (e.g. regenerative medicine, cell therapy, diagnostics, neuroimmunology, cutting edge delivery technologies and other key scientific areas) and supporting ongoing deal discussions.

    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 be pursuing a Master's degree

    + Must be pursuing a PhD

    Required majors

    + Currently pursuing a MBA, PhD, PharmD, MD with a prior Bachelor degree related to Life-Sciences, Medicine and / or Healthcare.

    Required knowledge, skills, and qualifications

    + 3-4 years of experience in life sciences, finance, consulting, drug development or equivalent

    + Strong quantitative and analytical skills

    + Strong scientific acumen and interest

    + Demonstrated ability and experience in effectively interacting with executives and senior leaders

    + Demonstrated leadership skills and experience

    + Excellent oral and written communication skills

     

    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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