2026 Summer Intern - Product Development Global Operations - Study Start-Up Specialist

2026 Summer Intern - Product Development Global Operations - Study Start-Up Specialist

Department Summary

At Genentech Pharma Product Development (PD) Global Clinical Operations (PDG), we are determined to transform drug development and realize our Pharma Ambition to deliver 20 transformative medicines addressing diseases with the highest societal burden by 2030. 

Our mission is to improve patients’ lives around the world through unique medicines that have a meaningful impact. We conduct global clinical trials, analyze results, monitor safety, and work with regulatory authorities to provide truly differentiated medicines to patients.  We attract, develop, and retain the most talented people in the industry, and have Development centers in Basel, Switzerland; South San Francisco, California; Welwyn Garden City, England; Mississauga, Canada; and Shanghai, China, as well as operations in many other countries.

This internship position is located in South San Francisco, on-site.  

The Opportunity

As a member of the PDG Country Study Start Up Team, your primary focus is to facilitate efficient study start-up processes to contribute to the delivery of clinical trials to patients. You will support innovative clinical trial delivery, strategy and execution and support study start up needs, such as informed consent management, clinical trial submissions and regulatory coordination, site documentation and compliance, budget and contract management, and payment oversight. Collaboration with local country teams, global study teams, and Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) is essential to this role.  You may support other areas of PDG business needs, such as systems and process management and other areas.

You will have the opportunity to gain basic knowledge and practical skills to assist with study start-up in clinical trials and drug development, including learning about the clinical trial industry and how trials work.

Program Highlights

• Intensive 12 months, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.

• Program start dates are in May/June 2026.

• A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship. 

• Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.

• Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.

Who You Are (Required) 

Required Education

You meet one of the following criteria:

• Must have attained a Bachelor's Degree (not currently enrolled in a graduate program).

• Must have attained a Master's Degree (not currently enrolled in a graduate program).

• Must have attained a PhD.

Required Majors: Life Sciences related field (in Scientific, Medical or Healthcare subject area).

Required Skills: 

• Proven experience operating and working in a professional setting.

• Self- starter, proactive problem solver with a solution-focused mindset.

• Ability to work with guidance and manage multiple competing priorities.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Excellent communication (verbal and written), collaboration, interpersonal skills and team player.

• Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.

• Broad knowledge of the drug development life cycle and clinical trial methodology.

• Skilled in creating and maintaining relationships with a customer-focused attitude.

• Ability to distill complex information from multiple sources and draw meaningful conclusions and insights.

• Identifies, contributes to and participates to solve and/or improve complex and bring new perspectives.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting. 

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $31.00 - $46.00 hour. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits.

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