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At Takeda, we are committed to lifelong learning.

To that end, Takeda's summer internship program blends real world experience with an extensive overview of the pharmaceutical industry. Knowledgeable mentors will provide guidance as you gain professional hands-on experience to start your career or further develop in your expertise.

The summer internship program is a full-time commitment of 12 weeks in length and offers a unique perspective into a world-class pharmaceutical company. Our internship program also provides you the opportunity to network with people at Takeda through various planned events and activities.

Project Outline:

The internship will provide training activities that support company goals as well as developmental opportunities through broad-based hands-on experience and mentorship which will integrate the interns into various medical strategic initiatives. Interns will gain experience within a focused Takeda therapeutic area through field medical teams and gain exposure to field medical excellence to focus on leadership and career development. The intern will have a project throughout the 12 weeks that will support Takeda's therapeutic area medical strategy and tactics. The project will involve cross functional collaboration, creating strategic framework, engaging others for gaps and needs assessment, presenting to stakeholders and additional competencies to ensure success. The position will be remote.

How you will contribute:

• Experience performing searches of medical and scientific literature
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Global mindset to grow in a diverse work environment
• Ability to work well in teams, effectively manage projects, and present ideas clearly and concisely.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Teams, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and oral and written communication skills
• Deadline-driven with a high level of organizational and planning skills

Requirements / Qualifications:

As stated above, Takeda is committed to lifelong learning opportunities. To that end, our internship program is open to currently enrolled students seeking early experiences and non-traditional candidates interested in making a career change and gaining new experience.

The requirements for these two groups of candidates are specified below:

Candidates currently enrolled at an accredited university:

• Undergraduate, Graduate, PhD, student with at least one year of university studies before internship
  • Applicants must be a graduate level student pursuing either a PhD, DNP, DMSc or Master’s degree. Applicants must have completed at least 1 year of their graduate program.
  • Applicants must be an undergraduate student focusing in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) discipline. Applicants must have completed at least 2 years within their undergraduate program.
• Applicants must be a graduate level student pursuing either a PhD, DNP, DMSc or Master’s degree. Applicants must have completed at least 1 year of their graduate program.
• Applicants must be an undergraduate student focusing in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) discipline. Applicants must have completed at least 2 years within their undergraduate program.
• Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0
• Takeda does not provide student housing or housing stipends
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship (i.e., Takeda will not sponsor interns)
• Return to university for at least one semester post-internship
• Must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week), within core business hours (8 AM-5 PM), for a minimum of 12 weeks during the summer months

Non-traditional candidates not currently enrolled at university:

• Strong preference for non-traditional candidates with some experience relevant to the desired intern role
• Must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week), within core business hours (8 AM-5 PM), for a minimum of 12 weeks during the summer months
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship (i.e., Takeda will not sponsor interns)
• Must provide a cover letter explaining why you are seeking this internship, relevant experience that makes you a good candidate, and what you hope to achieve through the experience
  • Strong preference for non-traditional candidates with some experience relevant to the desired intern role

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

Lexington, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time Type

Full time