Internship in Organizational Capability Building & Enablement (Study fields: Psychology / Organizational Change / Sociology / Communication) – Start 01.01.2027

Roche Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Basel Full-time Junior Communications

Entry-level Communications role at Roche. Basel · full-time.

Role brief

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What you'll do

Help assess, design, deliver, manage, and review capability-building projects and offerings
Serve as the participant contact for a leadership program while coordinating communications, vendors, planning, and applicant screening
Create and share content through Google Sites, presentations, newsletters, surveys, infographics, and videos
Co-facilitate workshops and organize on-site and virtual learning events with external vendors
Analyze event feedback, share findings, and support Nucleus team projects as needed

What you bring

You’re enrolled in a master’s program or completed your studies within twelve months before the internship begins
You bring relevant study in psychology, adult learning, organizational development, sociology, communications, or a related area
You communicate fluently in written and spoken English and bring project-management and analytical ability
You have advanced skills with Google Apps Suite, Microsoft 365, and AI tools
You’re proactive, self-organized, collaborative, and interested in adult learning and organizational development

Who this fits

This suits a master’s student or recent graduate who wants practical experience in adult learning, capability building, and organizational enablement. The role is a full-time, twelve-month internship in Basel beginning 01.01.2027, and it cannot be used for a master’s thesis. Non-EU and non-EFTA applicants must provide university documentation confirming that the internship is required and stating its length, plus proof of enrollment

From the employer

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

Join the Product Development Medical Affairs (PDMA) Nucleus Team in the Medical Enablement and Growth (MEG) sub-chapter for a 12-month internship in Basel. Within MEG, we empower Medical Affairs teams to learn, grow, and lead with confidence, delivering real impact in healthcare.

This internship is ideal for anyone looking to launch a career in adult learning, capability building, and organizational enablement, starting 01.01.2027. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience designing capability-building initiatives that strengthen skills for teams, leaders, and individuals across PDMA. Serving as a connecting link between People & Culture frameworks and daily operational scenarios, you will help bridge the gap from concept to action—equipping people at all levels with practical tools to actively shape culture and put leadership into practice.

The Opportunity

Support our MEG team members in analyzing, designing, implementing, and managing capability-building projects and offerings including their evaluation.
Support a global leadership development program as the primary point of contact for participants as well as planning, communications, vendor engagement and applicant screening.
Content creation and socialization including Google Sites, slide decks, newsletters, surveys, infographics, and videos.
Co-facilitate workshops with Medical Affairs and Disease Area teams to strengthen skills, processes, and team performance.
Planning and organizing in-site and virtual learning events ensuring smooth flow and engaging content, including collaboration with external vendors to support program design and delivery.
Generate insights and evaluations after events and share findings with the team and broader stakeholders.
Support the Nucleus team with ad-hoc projects and tasks across sub-chapters.

Who you are

You are currently enrolled in university (Master studies only!), or you finished your studies in the last 12 months prior to the start date, ideally in the field of (organizational) Psychology, Adult Learning, Organizational Management/Development, Sociology, Communications, or related fields.
You are open-minded, flexible, and creative with a can-do attitude and a learner mindset.
You are a self-organized and highly proactive team player with strong communication, self-reflection and assertiveness skills.
You have a general understanding and interest in adult learning, including the development and delivery of learning materials, and a keen eye for business and relationships. Experience in workshop facilitation is a plus.
You’re eager to apply and share the newest insights and theories about adult learning, organizational development and applied/organizational psychology
You have project management and analytical skills.
You are fluent in spoken and written English.
You ideally have work experience, preferably in an international business environment, instructional design or organizational psychology .
You have advanced knowledge of the Google Apps Suite, Microsoft 365, and AI tools.

Additional information

This internship is not suitable for a Master's thesis.

Applications need to include the following:

CV (English)
Cover letter

Due to regulations, non-EU/non-EFTA citizens need to provide a certificate from the university stating that an internship is mandatory and stating its length, as well as a certificate of enrollment.

Ready to take the next step? We'd love to hear from you. Apply now to explore this exciting opportunity!

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.