Communications Intern

at  Roche

Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding people’s varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.
The Position

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - COMMUNICATIONS

• Develop & implement internal communication strategies to effectively communicate Roche Pharma Technical Operations site story in Mississauga.
• Support site communications to keep employees apprised of site initiatives, priorities, and events.
• Create and manage PT Mississauga site communications content and flow for internal communication channels, including Town Halls, internal Gsites, newsletters, presentations, speaking points, infographics etc.) and support community engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate across various PT functions in Mississauga to align messaging and approaches, co-creating content and enabling employee engagement opportunities.
• Support special projects or visits by Global Visitors with coordination, project management and content creation. Manage logistics, calendar invites etc.
• Member of site Communications Squad working collaboratively on site communication strategy, initiatives and content.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - FUTUREWORKS

• Lead (with limited supervision) or participate in communication initiatives and support activities by providing subject matter expertise.
• Collaborate with peers and cross-functional teams to achieve results.
• Utilize and build on your experience in hands-on Pharma Technical Operations project management, organizational skills, interacting with supporting specialists.
• Practice self management, time management and individual goal setting throughout the duration of project work. Work with PT mentors to further develop long-term career goals.
• Actively looking for opportunities to continuously improve the FutureWorks working model.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Marketing or related disciplines.
• Communications related internships or work experience preferred.
• Communications experience with strong writing skills and passion for content creation.
• Experience writing across different channels and mediums.
• Creative, resourceful and problem-solver.
• Ability to network across various functional teams.
• Experience in HTML preferred.
• Ability to coordinate multiple work streams and priorities with strong organizational skills.
• Interest in the healthcare industry.
• Fluency in French would be an advantage.
• Must be available to work full-time (35 hours per week) during 8 months.
• Strong attention to detail including the ability to accomplish a task while demonstrating a thorough concern for all the areas involved.
• Learner level project management, including understanding of life cycle planning.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others in a proactive, positive and constructive manner.
• Proven critical thinking and creativity skills; solve problems by applying technical and functional experiences.
• Highly motivated, self-driven individual with passion working within the pharmaceutical industry.

PT analysts experience agile working in various project assignments and rotations, gaining a broad perspective of communications. Assignments and projects are available in all areas of PT including and not limited to:

• Global Supply Chain
• Regulatory
• Quality
• Biologics Manufacturing
• Strategy & Engineering
• Technical Development
• Technical Operations Procurement
• Cell & Gene Therap

The Analyst is part of the Pharma Technical Operations team based in Mississauga (PT Mississauga) and will work closely with stakeholders across Pharma functions.
This is a twelve month contract position that offers early career entrants exposure to the core Technical Operations vital to manufacturing Roche medicines. The PT analysts have a chance to design and implement new processes; develop project management expertise, utilize new technologies to drive business productivity and profitability.

PT analysts experience agile working in various project assignments and rotations, gaining a broad perspective of communications. Assignments and projects are available in all areas of PT including and not limited to:

• Global Supply Chain
• Regulatory
• Quality
• Biologics Manufacturing
• Strategy & Engineering
• Technical Development
• Technical Operations Procurement
• Cell & Gene Therapy

All Roche employees are expected to effectively contribute to cross-functional collaboration and coordination and comply with all laws, regulations, policies & procedures that govern our business.