Genentech Product Development Internship – Applications Invited
Genentech Product Development Internship – Applications Invited. Genentech, a member of the Roche group and founder of the biotechnology industry, is dedicated to pursuing groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. To solve the world’s most complex health challenges, we ask bigger questions that challenge our industry and the boundaries of science to transform society.
INTERN – PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT- GLOBAL CLINICAL OPERATIONS BIOMARKER OPERATIONS
Location: United States of America
Job ID: 202106-116656
Start Date: Fall 2021
Work Hours: 40 hours per week
Education Level: Completed Bachelor degree at a minimum
Preferred Majors/Disciplines: Science degree – biology / pharmacy / biochemistry / anything with lab experience
Length of Assignment: 1 Year
Given the current uncertainty of the global pandemic and work from home situation for 2021, this internship is currently planned to be virtual with the option for interns to work remotely from within the U.S. Borders. We will keep candidates informed if this changes.
Due to the ever-changing situation concerning the COVID-19 global pandemic, for our summer 2021 internship program, we will only consider international candidates who are currently in the US and will remain in the US for the duration of the internship.
Job Description for Genentech Product Development Internship:
Gain hands-on experience in the day-to-day activities within Biomarker Operations (BMO) while also obtaining a high-level understanding of the execution of clinical trials needed to bring drugs to patients. You will be given specific tasks to support teams and functional roles within the department. You will also have an opportunity to shadow and support individuals from the department to get exposure to the management of biomarker sample operations, the conduct of clinical trials, and gain experience in the interactions Biomarker Operations Project Managers (BOPMs) have with key stakeholders such as Biomarker Science, Study Management, and Biorepository Management to execute the strategies that will help to make our medicines more personalized for patients.
Main responsibilities
Within this role you will support a team(s) working on Phase Ib, Phase II and/or III clinical study protocols in Oncology and / or Immunology, Infectious Disease, Ophthalmology and Neuroscience (I2ON). The department, Global Product Development (Clinical Operations), works specifically on the operational element required to conduct global Phase Ib, Phase II or Phase III registration clinical trials for investigational new drugs. Biomarker Operations, a function of Clinical Operations, is accountable for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all operational activities required to manage the lifecycle of biomarker samples including collection, processing, analysis, data delivery, and final sample disposition.
Your responsibilities will include communicating with teams, maintaining central documentation, and assisting with the project setup within the Biomarker Operations group. Additionally you will contribute to a cross-functional initiative digitizing the planned sample collection schedules to enable future re-use in downstream processes. Specifically, you may be required to: Collect, qualify, manage, and track key biomarker and clinical data / metrics Organize and present data in meaningful and visually engaging tables, graphs, and slides that combine scientific and clinical information Create reports, analyses, and planning solutions based on provided data and audience Interact with internal and external scientific, operational, and vendor stakeholders Support regular activities within Biomarker Sub Teams such as data collection, analysis, and presentations Assist with organizing content related to compliance/ethics of sample use on a trial Engage study teams for the set up and the implementation of new digital tools to support biosample operational activities. Help review standard study related reports and liaise with accountable study members to address any inconsistencies and missing information, as appropriate Support Biomarker Operations Project Managers (BOPMs) to ensure essential study information is maintained and tracked Support the group to collect, report, and organize relevant information for functional projects that will enhance our processes.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Effective communication, organization, and time management skills.
- Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google tools.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and adept at organizing large sets of data.
- The ability to work independently and proactively.
- Strong customer focus.
- Flexibility and the ability to interact well within a team setting.
Who We Are
Genentech, a member of the Roche group and founder of the biotechnology industry, is dedicated to pursuing groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. To solve the world’s most complex health challenges, we ask bigger questions that challenge our industry and the boundaries of science to transform society. Our transformational discoveries include the first targeted antibody for cancer and the first medicine for primary progressive multiple sclerosis.
Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We believe that by championing diversity of background, thought and experience, we can foster a sense of belonging and provide an environment where every employee feels valued, included, and able to contribute their best for the patients we serve. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing and advancing our people to their full potential by rewarding bold ways of thinking and integrating inclusive behaviors into every aspect of our work.
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