2025 U.S Summer Internship Program: Instructional Designer Intern

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Design
Lexington, MA, USA
Posted on Dec 18, 2024

2025 U.S Summer Internship Program: Instructional Designer Intern

Lexington, Massachusetts

At Takeda, Quality has always been a priority for us, throughout our long history. Today, what we do in Global Quality touches every part of our diverse organization. It’s reflected in our end-to-end Quality Management System that encompasses R&D, Manufacturing & Distribution, Commercial, Vaccines and our BioLife Plasma collection network. When you’re a part of our team, you’ll do meaningful work that makes an impact on the lives of patients. Learn more about us and explore the opportunities to build a remarkable career.

Job ID R0139803 Date posted 12/18/2024 Location Lexington, Massachusetts

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Job Description

On the Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) team at Takeda, you’ll be part of a rapidly transforming industry that’s applying technology and data in new ways. Within our agile, innovative, people-centric organization, your work will matter every day as you use your skills to help us manufacture therapies for patients on our four platforms:

  • Small Molecules

  • Biologics

  • Plasma

  • Cell and Gene

As part of the GMS team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue unique experiences and build new skills, and you'll know that the work you do every day makes an impact — on our patients, our people, our planet, and on yourself.

About the Role:

As part of our GQ's Learning Innovation Enterprise implementation strategy the Instructional Designer will support the creation of QMS processes' Overview Microlearnings (low context/knowledge based) videos.Will require engaging with the QMS BPO community, and GQ teams.

- QMS BPO Avatars creation.
- Development of microlearning video scrip using myAibou.
- Prepare microlearning video.
- Generate microlearning video.
- Review/approval of microlearning video in Veeva.
- Publish microlearning videos.
- Translate microlearning videos.
- Support training assignment optimization once microlearning videos are available for assignments for identified audience.

Development Opportunities:

Intern will have an opportunity to:

The GxP Training Process function is broadly responsible for:

  • BPO (Business Process Owner) GxP Training
  • GxP Learning Network Direction / Support / Strategy
  • GXP Training Council and GXP Training process Forum Lead
  • aGXP Refresher Training ownership

Job Description:

As part of our GQ's Learning Innovation Enterprise implementation strategy the Instructional Designer Intern will support the creation of QMS processes' Overview Microlearnings (low context/knowledge based) videos. This role will require engaging with the QMS BPO community, and GQ teams.

  • QMS BPO Avatars creation.
  • Development of microlearning video scrip using myAibou.
  • Prepare microlearning video.
  • Generate microlearning video.
  • Review/approval of microlearning video in Veeva.
  • Publish microlearning videos.
  • Translate microlearning videos.
  • Support training assignment optimization once microlearning videos are available for assignments for identified audience.

Internship Development Opportunities:

The intern will have an opportunity to:

  • learn about QMS and related processes by interaction g with various Business Process Owners.
  • learn about quality systems such as Veeva (DMS) and SF (LMS).
  • improve collaboration, communication and basic project management skills

Job Requirements:

  • This position will be Hybrid and require 2-3 days in the Lexington, MA office per week.
  • Must be pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of study
  • Basic understanding of computer skills including MS Office (PowerPoint, Words, Excel)
  • Internet skills including use of e-mails, group messaging and information gathering
  • Highly reliable and a strong team player
  • Flexible with an attention to detail
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Internship Eligibility

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship
  • Must be currently enrolled in a degree program graduating December 2025 or later
  • The internship program is 10-12 weeks depending on the two start dates (June 2nd- August 29th) or (June 16th - August 22nd)
    • The intern must be able to commit to one of these time frames
  • Able to work full time 40 hours a week during internship dates
  • Takeda does not provide a housing stipend or relocation support for the U.S Summer Internship Program

Program Highlights:

  • Hands-on experience with real projects and responsibilities
  • Dedicated mentorship program pairing interns with experienced professionals
  • Networking opportunities with industry professionals and fellow interns
  • Internship events focused on professional and skills development
  • Exposure to multiple business areas or departments within a Pharmaceutical Organization

Applications will be accepted between December 18th and January 10th

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation may bean important factor as you consider an internship opportunity. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

Lexington, MA

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$21.00 - $46.00

The estimated hourly range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered will depend on the candidate’s school year/level to be entered following completion of internship.The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. internship benefits vary by location and may include:

  • Paid sick time

  • Civic Duty paid time off

  • Participation at company volunteer events

  • Participation at company sponsored special events

  • Access to on-site fitness center (where available)

  • Commuter Benefit: To offset your work-commute expenses, Takeda provides U.S. employees with a fixed monthly subsidy to be used for either public transportation (transit) or parking.

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

Job Exempt

No

Working at Takeda

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  • Collaboration

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  • Work-Life

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  • Empowerment

    Through trust and respect, you will have genuine support from leaders, managers, and colleagues to do your best work.

What we believe in

Our values of Takeda-ism are Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance, with Integrity as the core. These are brought to life through actions based on Patient, Trust, Reputation and Business, in that order.

Our belief in putting people first extends beyond our patients — it includes their families and communities, as well as our Takeda colleagues and their families.

We are committed to embracing our differences, valuing different perspectives, and fostering a culture of respect, inclusiveness and empowerment.

Our embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) strategy enables us to attract and retain exceptional talent, drives innovation, and helps address systemic inequalities in our communities.

  • Integrity

  • Fairness

  • Honesty

  • Perseverance

We're Steadfast In Our Commitment to Four Key Imperatives

Patient


Responsibly translate science into highly innovative medicines and accelerate access to improve lives worldwide.

People


Create an exceptional people experience.

Planet


Protect our planet.

Data & Digital


Transform Takeda into the most trusted, data-driven, outcomes-based biopharmaceutical company.

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