The Position

Join our dynamic team at Roche and contribute to meaningful initiatives in sustainability and innovation. Our offers a unique opportunity for passionate individuals to gain hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical & diagnostics industry while making a positive impact on the world. As a sustainability and innovation intern, you will work on cutting-edge projects that align with our commitment to environmental responsibility, social impact, and forward-thinking solutions.

At Roche, we are passionate about transforming patients\xe2\x80\x99 lives and we are fearless in both decision and action - we believe that good business means a better world. That is why we come to work each day. Sustainability is part of Roche\xe2\x80\x99s DNA. Our medicines and diagnostics solutions are a critical part of our contribution to a healthy society. For decades, protecting the environment has been part of our history and we believe that sustainability means much more. It is integrated into Roche\xe2\x80\x99s corporate vision, values, operating standards and guidelines.

The goal of this project is to introduce and commercialize a fresh perspective of sustainability through "My Green Lab," a certification that is considered the gold standard for laboratory sustainability best practices around the world. We provide labs with actionable ways to make meaningful change by supporting them with the implementation of the outcomes of the My Green Lab assessment. Our goal is to reduce costs and preserve resources while ensuring a safe, healthy, and fun environment in support of our customer\xe2\x80\x99s lab operations. We aim to elevate this initiative into a government-endorsed requirement, collaborating with the Ministry of Environment in the UAE to establish a new standard in the In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) industry.

This internship position is located in Dubai, on site.

Key Responsibilities

Interact with authorities and government stakeholders to secure their support for advancing sustainable laboratory standards. By positioning Roche as a leader in all three dimensions of sustainability (social, economic, and environmental), we aim to take the forefront in promoting sustainable practices.

Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal departments, external partners, and community organizations to foster collaboration on sustainability initiatives

Develop sustainability project goals, objectives, initiatives, or strategies in collaboration with the regional team, local team and external stakeholders (customers, authorities, etc.).

Communicate project goals, achievements, and challenges to stakeholders, promoting awareness and engagement

Assist in conducting environmental assessments and developing sustainability plans tailored to the specific needs of each lab undergoing green certification

Support the execution of sustainability projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budget constraints

Monitor and evaluate project progress, making adjustments as needed to achieve desired outcomes

Develop or execute strategies to address issues such as energy use, resource conservation, recycling, waste elimination, and building design in collaboration with internal chapters

Assess or propose sustainability initiatives, considering factors such as cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and acceptance according to requirements

Support the generation of meaningful insights from conducted sustainability projects and translate them into tangible value and ROI for Roche, for the customers and the healthcare system

Provide technical or administrative support for the sustainability program

Who You Are

You are enrolled or have completed your Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s / Master\xe2\x80\x99s studies, preferably in the field of Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, Public Health, Health Economics, or related field within the last 12 months and are interested in applying your knowledge in a modern working environment as part of an internship of at least 3 months, and getting to know the pharmaceutical & diagnostics industry.

Furthermore you are / have

Interested in regulatory compliance and sustainability and stakeholder management

Passionate for driving positive change

Excellent organizational skills and a flexible approach to coordinate demanding workloads as well as the ability to adapt to changes.

Able to work effectively and independently within a diverse group of people

Strong overall communication skills in English, ideally also in Arabic

Very good Microsoft Office and Google skills

Technical details:

The start date for the internship is 1 July 2024.

The application deadline is April 15.

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Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we\xe2\x80\x99ve become one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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