Roche

Early Talent Program Associate - APQR

Roche$71K — $93K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, biological sciences, or related field (recent graduates preferred)
  • Fundamental understanding of drug development and regulatory processes
  • Up to 1 year of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical sector
  • Basic knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and technical writing
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with comfort in data visualization tools
  • Proactive team player with effective communication skills in a global environment

Responsibilities

  • Assist in compiling and analyzing global quality reviews using product data
  • Evaluate product quality data to spot trends and recommend improvements
  • Support the generation of performance metrics and automated reporting
  • Collaborate with global stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and project timelines
  • Maintain documentation and training materials for Quality Management System compliance
  • Engage in active discussions to facilitate constructive problem-solving
  • Perform quality oversight tasks in compliance with regulatory standards

Benefits

  • Hands-on exposure to global operations
  • Access to mentorship for technical and professional growth
  • Opportunities for career development within the pharmaceutical sector
  • Experience in a hybrid work environment
  • Engagement in cross-functional collaborations
Full Job Description
The Position

The Quality Process Management team drives strategic design, continuous improvement, and compliance across our Quality Management System to deliver best-in-class pharmaceutical products. As an Intern / Early Talent Program Associate in Quality Process Management focusing on the Annual Product Quality Review (APQR), you will gain foundational experience in regulatory compliance, quality systems, and data-driven cross-functional collaboration. This role offers hands-on exposure to global operations with guidance and mentorship designed to accelerate your technical and professional growth.

The Opportunity
  • Assist in compiling and preparing global quality reviews by analyzing and visualizing product data from multiple enterprise systems.
  • Evaluate product quality data to identify emerging trends, mitigate operational risks, and recommend continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Support the generation of performance metrics, overall quality assessments, and automated reporting tools.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional global stakeholders to ensure data accuracy, meet project timelines, and resolve quality-related issues.
  • Maintain Quality Management System documentation, records, training materials, and annual schedules to ensure audit readiness.
  • Participate in team discussions through active listening, open communication, and constructive, problem-solving engagement.
  • Perform assigned quality oversight tasks in full alignment with global health authority regulations, GMP standards, and company procedures.


Who You Are
  • You hold a minimum qualification of a first degree in a life sciences, biological sciences, biology, chemistry, Pharmacy, or related field before the start of the program from which you have graduated from within the past 2 years. And you are within two years of completion of a degree program in the before mentioned disciplines.
  • You possess a basic understanding of drug development processes and an entry-level understanding of the role of a regulatory professional.
  • You bring up to 1 year of relevant post-degree pharmaceutical experience, with foundational knowledge of GMPs, industry regulations, and technical writing.
  • You are an analytical thinker with strong attention to detail, basic statistical skills, and comfortable working with technology platforms and data visualization.
  • You are a proactive team player and clear communicator who thrives in global interdisciplinary environments and takes ownership of your personal learning.


Additional Information:
  • Division: Pharma
  • Department: Annual Product Quality Review (APQR).
  • Reports to: Functional/Senior Functional Manager.
  • Location: Hybrid, Based in Mississauga, ON.
  • Hours: full-time (35 hours per week).
  • Length: This opportunity is a 2-year work term.
  • Aproximate start date in January 2027.


The statements made in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those persons assigned to this job. These statements are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of people assigned to this job.

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This position is not eligible for relocation support.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Mississauga is 71 544,00 and 93 901,50 of hiring range. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors as determined by the company.

We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for this role.

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.

About Roche

Roche Holding AG is a Swiss multinational healthcare company that operates worldwide under two divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. Its holding company, Roche Holding AG, has bearer shares listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The company headquarters are located in Basel. Roche is the largest pharmaceutical company in the world, and the leading provider of cancer treatments globally. The company also produces a range of diagnostic tests for medical professionals and patients. Roche was one of the first companies to bring targeted treatments to patients. In 2019, Roche had over 100,000 employees worldwide, and generated revenue of CHF 61.5 billion.
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