2026 Spring Intern - gRED Business Operations

2026 Spring Intern - gRED Business Operations

Department Summary

The primary mission of the Genentech Research & Early Development (gRED) organization is to make fundamental scientific discoveries and to develop these discoveries into first and best in class therapeutics that provide unique benefit to patients. The gRED Business Operations team is the central business support team for gRED and is responsible for oversight and improvement of key business processes and technological solutions to advance the gRED's mission. We partner with colleagues across gRED functions, Genentech, and Roche to develop solutions and processes that enable our scientists to achieve gRED's mission.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic recent graduate to join our team as an intern. This role will support corporate-wide initiatives focused on process optimization and continuous improvement, process automation, and corporate sustainability, with support and guidance from senior members within Business Operations.

This internship position is located on-site at our campus in South San Francisco, California.

The Opportunity

• Partner with manager to provide support to the functional area in short- and long-term business planning, functional goals, operational capabilities

• Develop an understanding of general project / systems / business operations management practices, business process improvements and/or transferable project management like experiences

• Provide recommendations for process improvements, support the implementation of value-added business process design and improvement solutions and assess their effectiveness.

• Create and distribute initiative communications.

• Manage and track project timelines, logistics, and resources; prepare meeting agendas, team minutes, and follow up on action items; provide regular project communications and status reports.

Program Highlights

• Intensive 6 month, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.

• Program start dates are in January (Spring).

• 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)

The ideal candidate will have a passion for health or environmental sciences, some laboratory experience, experience or interest in sustainability, and some exposure to project management and process improvement practices.

Required Education: You meet one of the following criteria:

- Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student).

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

- Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).

Required majors: Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering, Environmental Science, Health Science, Biology or equivalent curriculum in a related field.

Required skills:

• Ability to work well in a team environment and develop strong partnerships with key customers and stakeholders.

• Able to multitask and manage competing priorities with direction and work effectively with peers and leaders.

• Exposure to project management practices.

• Analytical Skills: Ability to perform business process analysis and provide recommendations for improvements.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications and Google Suite.

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

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

• A background or strong interest in health or environmental sciences, with some laboratory experience preferred.

• Ideally, some experience in project management or process improvement initiatives.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, California is $26.00 - $40.00 per 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.

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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