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Our Roche Diagnostics graduate programme is a two year programme in Burgess Hill, Sussex, UK, designed for recent graduates in the fields of Life Sciences, Marketing, Business, and Computer Science, that are at a very early stage of their career and are passionate about marketing, business, innovation, and communications.
Our programme is aimed at accelerating your professional development and enables you to be key contributors in improving patients' lives.
It is an opportunity to start your career in one of the world’s most innovative and respected biotechnology companies and a market leader in the UK. We were awarded #1 Best Big Company to work for 2021 with a 3 star 'World Class' accreditation. We are also proud of our equity, diversity and inclusion activities.
At Roche we are changing the future of healthcare through technology!
Want to be part of it?
Our Programme
Our Graduate Programme gives you the opportunity to apply to the team that best matches your skills and interests.
Access and Innovation
Experience what it takes to be an innovator and accelerate patient access to innovative diagnostics. Work in areas from transforming patient pathways to digital innovations, new business models and clinical evidence generation.
Note: this is not an R&D or product development role.
Marketing
Are you creative and passionate about making a difference? Immerse yourself across the marketing department working with the Marketing Communications, Product, Service Solutions and Clinical teams to build a deeper understanding of the diagnostics market and hands-on delivery of innovative marketing campaigns.
Communications
Support the day-to-day running of the Communications team helping to manage our internal digital channels and populate our external digital channels (social media, website). Lead on some content and material creation and work with third party agencies on selected communications projects. Help translate complex, scientific information into digestible content with clear messages.
Rotational Business - Project based
You will help drive and deliver business transformation for our customers through being part of our key corporate projects. The delivery of these initiatives spans across various business functions and you will develop specialist skills and gain real in-depth knowledge across businesses. You will gain valuable knowledge in our business processes and experience of operating with multiple stakeholders from the entire organisation at all levels.
Finance
Kickstart your career in finance as you collaborate with various functions within our dynamic organisation to co-lead sustainable company performance. As part of our finance function, you will learn how to leverage financial acumen to deliver commercial success while developing foundational skills to accelerate your career as a finance professional.
Supply Chain
This programme gives candidates the opportunity to rotate around various supply chain functions to gain broad experience. You’ll gain hands-on experience and learn what it takes to deliver great product availability to customers in the most efficient way.
Tender writing
Develop valuable skills as you support our business in the delivery of high quality bids and proposals, tailored for the best customer solutions. As part of our Bids and Proposals team, you’ll work closely with sales teams to help win business through a compelling and differentiated offer.
Marketing Insights
Ever wondered how a company becomes truly customer centric? Learn how we use data, statistics and quantitative analysis to inform our customer experience strategy and our marketing strategy and campaigns.
Quality & Regulatory
Working with our experienced Quality team, the position will involve building a deep understanding of our processes. These include supporting the business on all our management systems, audits, non-regulatory complaints and certifications to ISO Standards. Your contribution will drive enhancement and continuous improvement to deliver the best experience to our customers and patients.
This is your opportunity
Come and join us if you want to start your career at a company that values new ideas and ways of working. That will give you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills to continue to grow both personally and professionally. You will have access to the support of mentors throughout to guarantee a great learning experience plus access to tailored training programmes.
Who are you
As an ideal candidate you are:
- Recent graduate (BSc or Masters) in areas such as the fields of Business, Marketing and Life Sciences
- Proficient in English
- Self-organised with flexible remote working, we believe in trust and individual accountability for getting things done.
- A team player, who listens to their colleagues and has the courage to share your own ideas.
- Good time management and organisation skills
- Digitally savvy
- Good communication skills
- Adaptable, passionate and naturally curious.
Note: we cannot sponsor visas for international graduates
Expected Outcomes
- Build an extensive network within Roche and upskill yourself for future roles.
- Work in a flexible scheme rotating between different areas.
- Access to training and development opportunities.
Our Recruitment Process
At Roche, we believe in diversity and inclusion as essential values for our success. We have a special interest in integrating people with disabilities into our teams. If you have a disability, for us it is a plus, and we have special benefits for you.
We are now recruiting, go ahead and apply:
Application deadline: 7th December 2022
Assessments & Interviews will take place in January 2023
Targeted start date: Summer 2023 (August-Sep)
To apply: Please upload your CV with a short cover note saying your programme / team preference and why you're applying for the role.
Go ahead and join us, we are waiting for you!
Who we are
Our UK Diagnostics business, headquartered in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, employs approximately 560 highly skilled individuals. We provide the industry's broadest range of diagnostics and monitoring products & services, spanning all sectors of the market: from small hand held devices used directly by patients or healthcare professionals, to large diagnostic instruments found in hospital laboratories.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.
