Internship in Innovation & Sustainability - For students in the field of Sustainability, Food and Nutrition, Supply Chain Management, or Agricultural Sciences Nouveau
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The Position
Our Global Internship Programme in Innovation & Sustainability (#IP2TIS) offers a unique opportunity for passionate individuals to gain hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical industry while making a positive impact on the world.
Are you ready to join a global network spanning 20+ countries, where bright minds collaborate to tackle real-world challenges in Innovation & Sustainability? Do you want to work on impactful projects, shape the future, and drive change from within?
As an intern, you will contribute to the development of the Tavero F&B Charter, a project focused on creating science-based standards for sustainable procurement and menu planning in Roche’s corporate catering environment in Basel and Kaiseraugst. The project aims to move beyond marketing claims by building a robust decision-making framework grounded in evidence, helping Tavero define measurable sustainability standards across food sourcing, labels, menu choices, and guest communication. Within your first 3 months, you are expected to help develop a prioritization matrix, conduct a science-based fact check on key food and packaging trade-offs, assess Swiss food and animal welfare labels, and contribute to recommendations for procurement and guest nudging. Your work will support Roche’s sustainability ambitions by identifying high-impact levers for climate action, biodiversity, and healthier food choices across 26 outlets serving around 15,000 employees each day. This internship offers a unique opportunity to apply scientific thinking to real-world catering decisions with visible environmental and workplace impact.
The Opportunity
- Develop a science-based fact check to support evidence-based procurement decisions in corporate catering
- Review current studies and translate findings into practical guidance on trade-offs such as local versus organic sourcing, reusable versus single-use solutions, and renewable versus petroleum-based materials
- Analyze and evaluate Swiss food and animal welfare labels to create practical orientation for procurement decisions
- Build a prioritization matrix to identify the areas of action with the greatest leverage for Roche’s sustainability goals
- Compare the current product basket and derive concrete recommendations for improvement
- Develop guidelines for regional procurement, including sourcing across borders and within Switzerland
- Support the creation of scientifically grounded communication and nudging approaches that make sustainable and healthy choices more appealing to guests
- Contribute to a strong evidence base for the Tavero F&B Charter and related decision-making materials
Who You Are
You are enrolled or have completed your studies at a university, preferably in the field of Sustainability, Food and Nutrition, Supply Chain Management, or Agricultural Sciences 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.
Furthermore you are
- Interested in food systems, nutrition, and the catering industry
- Able to work scientifically, review current studies, and translate evidence into clear and practical recommendations
- Comfortable with data analysis and able to use Excel or similar tools to assess leverage and prioritize actions
- Knowledgeable in environmental sustainability topics such as carbon footprint, water use, biodiversity, and animal welfare; familiarity with Swiss labels is an advantage
- A pragmatic, analytical, and evidence-driven communicator with strong German skills
If you meet most but not all qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
Additional information
The internship is expected to start between 1 and 16 July 2026 and will last at least 3 months.
For more information about IP2TIS and to explore other opportunities within the programme, please visit go.roche.com/ip2tis_26._
Who we are
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let’s build a healthier future, together.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.