Intern - Early Clinical Development - Operations Oncology, Program and Study Management South San Francisco California, United States of America Job ID:201812-131221 -The Position Target Start Date: Summer 2019 Work Hours: 40 hours per week Location: South San Francisco Campus Length of assignment: 3 or 6 months with potential to extend or 12 months Within this intern role, you will be supporting the Clinical Operations group within Genentech Research and Early Development (gRED) Early Clinical Development (ECD) Operations. ECD Operations provides expertise and oversight of clinical trial programs that support the overall early development strategies of the gRED portfolio. You will gain hands-on experience in the day-to-day activities within gRED Clinical Operations, while also obtaining a high-level understanding of the execution of clinical trials needed to bring novel drugs to patients. You will be given specific tasks to support teams and functional roles within the department. You will also have an opportunity to shadow and follow individuals from the department to get exposure to the management and conduct of clinical trials. Some positions you may have the opportunity to shadow include: Project Coordinator (PC), contract Clinical Trial Associate (cCTA), Global Clinical Trial Leader (CTL), and Senior Clinical Program Leader (CPL). You may be required to do the following tasks: -Research on specific topics and provide a summary of the research to the host and group. Topics may include employee development (e.g., inspiring self and others, leadership building for employees), patient-centricity in clinical trials (e.g.,obtaining patient insights to impact study design,creating patient surveys,researching new platforms for how to reach patients), and eTools (e.g., electronic devices to collect data/share information for patient retention and data enhancement). -Interview and interact with internal and external key stakeholders to obtain input on various assigned projects -Support project/studies tracking when required -Prioritize workloads and ensure deadlines are met -Help review study or department related documents and reports and liaise with accountable members to address any inconsistencies and missing information, as appropriate -Develop a poster or presentation of your learning and present in one of the gRED ECD Operations forums Assignment of tasks may change based on the skills and interests of the intern. Work Hours: 40 hours per week Location: South San Francisco Campus Length of assignment: 3 or 6 months with potential to extend or 12 months Who You Are To be successful in this role, you will be or you will have: -At a minimum, entering the junior undergraduate level at a college or university (science or healthcare discipline of study preferred; senior undergraduate level, recent graduate at a college or university, or Masters preferred) -Good time management skills -Self-motivated -A positive attitude -Strong customer focus -Excellent organization, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail -The ability to work independently and proactively in a sustainable fashion with minimal guidance -Flexibility and the ability to interact well within a team setting and work well in an ambiguous setting -Demonstration to communicate and collaborate effectively with junior and senior level professionals -Experience using traditional business tools for productivity including Word, Excel, PowerPoint The statements made in the job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of people assigned to this job. As an Intern within gRED ECD Operations, you could be expected to support both project and functional teams depending on the needs of the department. Along with your CV/resume, please provide a cover letter with the reasons why you would like to be an intern in gRED ECD Operations. Within this intern role, you will be supporting the Clinical Operations group within Genentech Research and Early Development (gRED) Early Clinical Development (ECD) Operations. ECD Operations provides expertise and oversight of clinical trial programs that support the overall early development strategies of the gRED portfolio. You will gain hands-on experience in the day-to-day activities within gRED Clinical Operations, while also obtaining a high-level understanding of the execution of clinical trials needed to bring novel drugs to patients. You will be given specific tasks to support teams and functional roles within the department. You will also have an opportunity to shadow and follow individuals from the department to get exposure to the management and conduct of clinical trials. Some positions you may have the opportunity to shadow include: Project Coordinator (PC), contract Clinical Trial Associate (cCTA), Global Clinical Trial Leader (CTL), and Senior Clinical Program Leader (CPL). You may be required to do the following tasks: -Research on specific topics and provide a summary of the research to the host and group. Topics may include employee development (e.g., inspiring self and others, leadership building for employees), patient-centricity in clinical trials (e.g.,obtaining patient insights to impact study design,creating patient surveys,researching new platforms for how to reach patients), and eTools (e.g., electronic devices to collect data/share information for patient retention and data enhancement). -Interview and interact with internal and external key stakeholders to obtain input on various assigned projects -Support project/studies tracking when required -Prioritize workloads and ensure deadlines are met -Help review study or department related documents and reports and liaise with accountable members to address any inconsistencies and missing information, as appropriate -Develop a poster or presentation of your learning and present in one of the gRED ECD Operations forums Assignment of tasks may change based on the skills and interests of the intern. Who You Are To be successful in this role, you will be or you will have: -At a minimum, entering the junior undergraduate level at a college or university (science or healthcare discipline of study preferred; senior undergraduate level, recent graduate at a college or university, or Masters preferred) -Good time management skills -Self-motivated -A positive attitude -Strong customer focus -Excellent organization, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail -The ability to work independently and proactively in a sustainable fashion with minimal guidance -Flexibility and the ability to interact well within a team setting and work well in an ambiguous setting -Demonstration to communicate and collaborate effectively with junior and senior level professionals -Experience using traditional business tools for productivity including Word, Excel, PowerPoint The statements made in the job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of people assigned to this job. As an Intern within gRED ECD Operations, you could be expected to support both project and functional teams depending on the needs of the department. Along with your CV/resume, please provide a cover letter with the reasons why you would like to be an intern in gRED ECD Operations. -Who We Are A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 40 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer & other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech where we believe that our employees are our most important asset & are dedicated to remaining a great place to work. The next step is yours. To apply today, click on the "Apply online" button. Genentech is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status. For more information about equal employment opportunity, visit ourGenentech Careers page. At Genentech, we share salary ranges with applicants during the recruiting process, if requested. Third party salary estimates may not be accurate or up-to-date. -Job Facts -Job Function Internship -Location -South San Francisco California, United States of America -Company/Division Pharmaceuticals -Schedule Full time -Job type Temporary (Fixed Term)