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The Position

Immerse yourself in the fascinating everyday working life at Roche Diagnostics surrounded by beautiful mountains, not far from the scenic Lake Zug and yet close to the cities of Zug, Zurich and Lucerne. Here, where we have been rooted for over 50 years, we develop and produce diagnostic solutions and help to find answers to health questions.

The Rotkreuz site, where a wide variety of disciplines work hand in hand, is a meeting place for over 2,700 talented employees from 70 different nations. Our campus invites people to work together, be creative and realise their full potential. We believe that a positive work environment, employee satisfaction, inclusion and sustainability are key to growing together and improving the lives of patients around the world. Welcome to Roche in Rotkreuz.

Embark on a transformative learning experience with Roche Diagnostics through our Aligned Internship Program in Rotkreuz. Designed to nurture emerging talent, this program offers a dynamic and immersive opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of diagnostics, fostering personal and professional growth.

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We are seeking a law student or law graduate with initiative, diligence, accessibility and a willingness to jump in and learn, ask questions, and strive to join our dynamic international team in Rotkreuz, Switzerland as an intern! You will be fully integrated in the Legal Department of Roche Diagnostics Solutions, but also will closely collaborate with the Direct Procurement Team on project-related questions.

This internship will be focusing on two main areas:

• Contract Implementation with Suppliers: supporting the Direct Procurement Team in implementing and negotiating a Framework Agreement with certain suppliers
• Support of the Legal Department: assisting the Legal Department (Legal Counsels and Legal Specialists) in reviewing and drafting a wide range of Legal documents, conducting legal research and analysis of legal questions as well as assisting in the management of legal documentation and databases

Key Responsibilities

• Familiarize with the contract landscape and in particular with the provisions and template of the Framework Agreement and Individual Agreements of the Direct Procurement Department
• Act as the connector between Direct Procurement and Legal as well as interact with further internal functions like Quality & Regulations (as required)
• Support the drafting, reviewing and negotiation of the Framework Agreement with identified suppliers in close collaboration with the Roche Sourcing Managers; co-define with the Direct Procurement Contracting SME team the scope of the contract project based on the identified and maybe changed need
• Supporting Direct Procurement and the Legal Department in monitoring and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Providing legal assistance to Legal Counsels and Legal Specialists, including reviewing, drafting and editing as well as negotiating of a wide range of legal documentation (such as Confidentiality Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Consultancy and Services Agreements) and conducting of legal research as well as management of legal documentation and databases
• Supporting projects/tasks assigned by Legal Counsels composing and preparing reports, presentations, and other complex documents
• Developing and presenting legal and compliance trainings regarding various legal topics
• Participation in Team Meetings, writing of minutes

Who You Are

You are enrolled in your Master of Law studies or you have completed your Bachelor of Law or Master of Law studies at a university after February 2024 and are interested in applying your knowledge in a modern working environment as part of an internship.

Furthermore you are

• Fluency in English is a must, German is a plus
• Good knowledge of general areas of law, such as contract law and corporate law
• Work experience in an in-house legal or procurement department is a plus
• Knowledge of supply chain related specific requirements, such as forecasting procedures, last time buy, penalties, Incoterms etc. Is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, fast thinker and strong organizational skills
• Able to work independently and with a team effectively
• Hands-on mentality and pragmatic
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to communicate clearly, convincingly and diplomatically

Technical details:

The start date for the internship is March 2025 with a duration of 6 - 12 months.

Part-time employment is possible (32 - 40 hours per week)

It is not possible to write a thesis during the internship.

The application deadline is November 11th. Interviews will take place in late November and early December.

Who we are

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

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Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.