2026 Summer Internship – Clinical Operations at Genentech USA
Looking for a hands-on summer internship in biotechnology? Genentech Careers is offering a 2026 Summer Internship in Early Clinical Development – Clinical Operations. This biology internship and biomedical sciences internship provides full-time, on-site experience in South San Francisco, helping you gain real-world exposure to clinical trials and drug development.
Job Details:
- Position: 2026 Summer Intern – Early Clinical Development, Clinical Operations
- Location: South San Francisco, California, USA
- Type: Full-time, temporary (fixed-term)
- Duration: 12 weeks, starting May or June 2026
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Stipend: Provided based on location
- Salary Range: $24.00 – $33.00 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
- Relocation Benefits: Not available
- Equal Opportunity Employer: Yes, Genentech promotes merit-based hiring and diversity
About Genentech:
Genentech, a pioneer in biotechnology, is dedicated to developing innovative therapies for patients worldwide. Their Early Clinical Development (ECD) Clinical Operations team drives operational strategies, executes clinical trials, and ensures data integrity, making Genentech Careers ideal for students pursuing a biology internship or biomedical sciences internship. Explore more summer internship offers.
Educational Requirements:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (enrolled student)
- Preferred majors: Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Healthcare, Business, Communications, or Business Development
Key Responsibilities for Intern Role:
- Support clinical development programs and manage clinical trial execution
- Ensure patient safety and integrity of study data
- Increase diversity of patients and global study participation
- Oversee vendors and CROs to ensure successful study execution
- Participate in department activities, team forums, and communication initiatives
- Identify risks and opportunities, offering innovative solutions
- Analyze epidemiology and landscaping data to expand global clinical trials
- Build relationships with stakeholders in Roche and external partners
Skills Required for Intern Role:
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Tableau, and collaboration tools
- Knowledge of drug development lifecycle and clinical trial methodology
- Strong relationship-building and customer-focused skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Research and analytical abilities to interpret complex information
- Problem-solving, proactive, and self-motivated mindset
- Ability to challenge established practices and support change
- Effective team player
Benefits of the Intern Role:
- Paid 12-week summer internship
- Hands-on experience in clinical operations
- Exposure to high-impact projects in biotechnology
- Mentorship from top professionals in the field
- Paid holidays included
