Commercial Graduate

Posted:
1/26/2026, 8:35:40 PM

Location(s):
Gauteng, South Africa ⋅ Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Experience Level(s):
Entry Level/New Grad

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

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

Designed as a fast-track, rotational graduate program, this opportunity is for high-potential individuals aiming for future commercial leadership roles. The successful candidate will gain extensive, practical experience across all key business and commercial functions.

Role-Specific Accountabilities

  • Dive into strategy. Execute brand plans, market analysis, and drive commercial success in therapeutic areas.

  • Become a bridge between science and clinical practice! Learn about medical affairs, engage Key Opinion Leaders(KOLs), and contribute to impactful medical strategies aligned with innovation.

  • Develop technical expertise! Explore drug approval processes, safety monitoring, clinical development, and operational excellence.

  • Master business economics! Gain People Leader(P&L) management skills, financial insights, and drive supply chain efficiency.

Role-Specific Requirements

  • A completed Bachelor's Degree (minimum NQF Level 7) in a Commercial, Medical, or Science discipline

  • Demonstrated leadership experience  (academic or extracurricular) is required

  • Previous high-impact internship experience in the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industries is advantageous

  • Exceptional academic achievement

  • Go-getter mindset

  • Excellent communication skills and fluency in the English language

 

 

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.

Roche

Website: https://www.roche.com/

Headquarter Location: Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1896

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Equity

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Health Diagnostics ⋅ Oncology ⋅ Pharmaceutical ⋅ Precision Medicine