2026 - Government Relations and Policy Intern

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections,  where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

Are you a university student looking for an entry point into the intersection of public policy, advocacy, and corporate strategy? The Government Relations and Policy Intern position within the Roche Canada' Government Relations and Policy team offers a unique opportunity to apply your academic skills directly to the evolving legislative landscape. 

You will support strategic advocacy tactics across essential platforms—from legislative tracking and stakeholder mapping to policy brief development—and work  to translate political developments into actionable business insights. This role is ideal for a self-motivated individual with strong research and communication skills who is ready to embrace an agile, fast-paced environment. If you want to contribute to policy initiatives that drive real business and societal impact, start your journey here.

The Opportunity:

As an internship with the Government Relations team, this job will provide support in a flexible manner for identified legislative tactics, regulatory systems, advocacy strategies, and may include administrative tasks. Focus areas include, but are not limited to, legislative monitoring, public affairs, , and policy research. This role will be fluid, have cross-functional accountabilities, and will interact with various roles across the External Affairs division.

• Monitor External trends: Identify and summarize political trends, regulatory changes, and committee hearings relevant to the organization's strategic interests.

• Draft Policy Briefs: Create concise briefing memos, one-pagers, and research reports to inform internal stakeholders of political risks and opportunities.

• Stakeholder Mapping: Support the team in identifying and profiling key government officials, community influencers, and industry coalitions.

• Regulatory Compliance: Support the review of advocacy materials to ensure adherence to lobbying disclosure rules, ethics guidelines, and internal compliance standards.

• Project Support: Work cross-functionally within the government relations team to support on-going projects and tactics, build tools and templates

Who You Are:

• You hold an undergraduate degree in Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, Law, Communications or closely related fields.

• You are currently in a post graduate certificate in Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, Law, Communications or closely related fields.

• Foundational understanding of the Canadian legislative process, committee structures, and how regulatory bodies impact the private sector.

• You can distill complex political jargon into clear, persuasive narratives for diverse internal audiences.

Preferred:

• You are a flexible, organized professional comfortable working in fast-moving environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Additional Information:

• Duration: (12 months).

• Work term: Full time (35 hours per week) and will begin in May, 2026.

• Location: Based in Mississauga, Ontario.

• Our team follows a hybrid work structure (majority of time in the office).

This position is not eligible for relocation support.

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The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Mississauga is 57 416,00 and 75 358,50 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.

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.

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