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Business Strategy & Operations Intern

Roche5 hours agoInternship
€2,268/moOn-siteEnglish requiredGerman is a plus (not required)OperationsStrategy

Estimated take-home

Monthly net after taxes & social security

€1,649/mo+

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Required skills

ComplianceKPI DashboardsRisk ManagementData AnalysisStrategy DeploymentProject ManagementAIBusiness ContinuityProcess Governance

Job description

Roche posted this role. Below, we break down what it means for a working student in Penzberg: your weekly hours, take-home pay and visa limits. You can also open ChatGPT or Claude with a ready-made prompt to tailor your CV, check your fit, draft a cover letter or prep for the interview.

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Description provided by Roche

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

As our Business Strategy & Operations Intern, you will directly support the Head of Operational Performance & Strategy Implementation (Pharma Technical Operations, Drug Substance, Site Penzberg). You will sit at the intersection of "Run the Business" (operational performance, KPIs, site management reviews) and "Change the Business" (strategy deployment, business continuity, and process governance). This is a high-visibility role providing cross-functional

insights into site leadership team dynamics within a premier biopharmaceutical manufacturing site.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategy Deployment: Support the tracking and cascading of site strategic initiatives managing milestones, and ensuring clear documentation and communication
  • Operational Performance & Analytics: Assist in preparing operational performance reviews and managing site KPI dashboards to drive data-driven decision-making
  • Business Resilience Support: Collaborate with our Site Business Risk, Continuity, and Compliance managers to streamline local manuals, templates, and tracking tools
  • Leadership Team Support: Assist in the preparation, facilitation, and follow-up of senior leadership alignment and strategic sparring sessions

Your Profile

  • Education: Advanced student in Business Administration, Engineering, Natural
  • Sciences, or a related field (ideally with a focus on Strategy, Operations, or Project Management)
  • Skills: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to simplify complex data into actionable insights. Proficient in data analysis and the use of AI models
  • Mindset: Proactive, self-driven team player who feels comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders and thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • Languages: Business-fluent in English (written and spoken) is required. German is a plus


Your Benefits
  • Flexible working hours (37.5 hours/week)
  • Attractive recognition grant (2,268 Euro per month for a full-time internship > 3 months)
  • Discounted meal prices (- 50%) in our staff canteen
  • Sport Center on campus
  • Online/Offline student networking events
  • The possibility of accommodation in the Roche Boarding House or convenient transport connections to Munich with the Roche shuttle

Your application

Simply upload your resume.

Please remember that this internship is aimed at students (m/f/d) who are currently enrolled for the entire period of the internship or, alternatively, at people in a gap year of a maximum of one year (between Bachelor's and Master's studies), where it can be proven in writing at which university/college and exactly when (month/year) within a year the studies will be continued.

Please note that recommendations for all student activities (e.g. internships, theses, etc.) are excluded.

Period: from October 2026 for a period of 6 months.

We are looking forward to your application!

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Please have a look at our FAQs, you will find them via https://careers.roche.com/global/en/faq.

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.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Working student essentials

What this Operations internship in Penzberg means for you: the pay rules, the social contributions, and what international students should check before applying.

Weekly hours

Internships have no 20-hour cap, but a voluntary internship longer than three months generally has to pay at least the German minimum wage. Mandatory internships in your study programme are exempt.

Working student rules

Social contributions

Mandatory internships are largely exempt from social contributions. Voluntary internships are treated like regular employment once they run long enough, so contributions usually apply.

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International students

Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.

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