2023 Summer Internship - Pharmaceutical Science Program Leadership (PSPL)

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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.

The Pharmaceutical Science Program Leadership (PSPL) has a broad reach across the enterprise and is accountable for many of the GPT key deliverables. As such, it is supported by many business process documents and guidance materials housed in many locations.

The intern will work with PSPL to locate, catalog and update materials and enhance the utility and user experience of our SharePoint sites. They will connect across the team to collect requirements, map a solution, and implement it under the guidance of Nick Chamallas of the PS PMO. As part of planning, they will develop an inventory of existing pages and content for review with page owners to ensure materials are up to date and complete.

Key elements include:

• Survey organization to draft overview of:

  • Key process gaps in library

  • Awareness gaps where materials already exist

  • Identify User Experience (UX) improvement opportunities

• Mapping available materials in available SharePoint sites (PSPL, CoOP, Finance, Etc.)

• Enhance existing solution and provide training to PSPL organization

• Market review of off the shelf alternatives to SharePoint

The intern will sharpen their facilitation skills by engaging stakeholders and driving discussions. They will be exposed to technical and logical problem-solving and troubleshooting. By the end of the internship, they will have gained hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of the structure and workings of a Pharmaceutical Research & Development organization. This includes insights into decision-making, communication needs/ processes, personnel development, and prioritization as they relate to delivery of innovative medicines to patients.

The intern will be introduced to Takeda’s corporate culture and values. Through formal and on-the-job experiences, Takeda is committed to developing areas specific to the intern’s interest while exposing them to Takeda’s technologies, tools, and enterprise approach to Drug Development. Throughout the course of the internship, they will have the opportunity to network with Takeda employees across the organization.

This position will be hybrid.

• Deadline-driven with a high level of organizational and planning skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work well in teams, effectively manage projects, and present ideas clearly and concisely.

• Global mindset to grow in a diverse work environment

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

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:

• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship (i.e., Takeda will not sponsor interns)

• 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

• Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0

• Graduate, PhD, MD student with at least one year of university studies before internship

• Return to university for at least one semester post-internship

• Takeda does not provide student housing or housing stipends

Non-traditional candidates not currently enrolled at university:

• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship (i.e., Takeda will not sponsor interns)

• 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 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

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