The Position

2026 Summer Intern - Research and Early Clinical Development(ECD) Quality, Compliance & Clinical Capabilities (QC3)
 

Department Summary
 

The Quality, Compliance & Clinical Capabilities (QC3) group is the backbone of quality oversight and management in Genentech Research & Early Development’s (gRED) Early Clinical Development (ECD).

Our mission is to be a trusted strategic partner to gRED. We enable a proactive compliance approach, ensuring successful delivery of quality and compliance programs enterprise-wide. We engage, educate, and empower gRED teams to effectively execute risk-based quality and compliance solutions.

This internship position is located in South San Francisco, on-site. 

The Opportunity

 As an intern supporting the QC3 group, specifically within gRED ECD Policy, Process and Learning Solutions (PPLS) and Clinical Quality & Compliance (CQC), you will be right at the heart of quality and compliance, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in the day-to-day operations that underpin clinical trials, as well as how quality and compliance an integral part of the execution of these trials. You will also gain a high-level understanding of the execution of clinical trials needed to bring novel drugs to patients. 

You will be assigned specific, impactful tasks and have the unique chance to shadow key roles, including: Sr./Principal Quality & Compliance Leader and Sr./Principal Policy & Process Solutions Leader.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and summarize industry trends for the broader group, focusing on topics relevant to clinical development (e.g., healthcare compliance, privacy, artificial intelligence, FDA guidance, ICH GCP Guidelines, and enforcement of regulations).

• Interview and interact with internal and external partners to gather input for assigned projects.

• Contribute to the delivery of process or technical solutions that support ECD operations.

• Assist with project plans, establish timelines, track deliverables, assess critical dependencies, develop meeting materials, and drive action item completion.

• Prioritize workloads and ensure deadlines are met across various tasks.

• Help review study and department documents, collaborating with accountable team members to resolve inconsistencies.

• Develop a poster for Genentech Intern Day and present your learnings at an ECD forum.

Program Highlights:

• Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.

• Program start dates are in May/June 2026.

• 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 Education
You meet one of the following criteria:

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

• Must be pursuing a Master’s Degree (enrolled student).

• Must have attained a Master’s Degree.

• Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).

• Must have attained a PhD.

Required Majors: ​Life sciences, Clinical sciences (e.g., PhD, PharmD, NP, PA, MPH) or a related scientific field, Risk Management, Biotechnology, Engineering (Biomedical), Data Analytics or Regulatory Science/Affairs.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.

• Excellent time management, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.

• Ability to interact and collaborate effectively within a team setting and with both junior and senior level professionals.

• Proficient in utilizing AI tools (e.g., Gemini, ChatGPT, NotebookLM, Google Vids) and business software, including Google Suite, Word Excel, Powerpoint.

• Drug development experience, particularly in clinical research and GCP, is a plus.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

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

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting. 
 

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of  California is $45.00 - $50.00 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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