2025 U.S Summer Internship Program: R&D/Data & Digital Quality Intern
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
2025 U.S Summer Internship Program: R&D/Data & Digital Quality Intern
Lexington, MassachusettsAt 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.
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Job Description
The Data & Digital Quality (DDQ) team, within R&D Quality, helps R&D Quality sub-function teams identify and implement data and digital solutions. Within the DDQ team, the Data and Analytics team supports the delivery of digital solutions that assist stakeholders in leveraging data to efficiently carry out their mission-critical tasks: monitoring and mitigating risks/issues that impact R&D. Our team maintains traditional analytical reports that serve as a self-service data analysis mechanism, and we also actively partner with internal Data, Digital & Technology (DDT) teams to drive innovative ML/AI initiatives. These initiatives continually enhance capabilities and improve overall operational efficiencies, adding value to our stakeholder functions.
Job Description:
Support efforts to maintain/automate our team's day-to-day tasks by leveraging various digital tools and programming languages to perform Data & Digital Quality activities. Activities could include:
- Automating business process flows
- Building out various analytical reports/datasets
- Compiling presentation slides to communicate progress to the internal team as well as stakeholders.
Internship Development Opportunities:
- Real-world experience in working with R&D Quality business stakeholders.
- Exposure to the process of end-to-end digital solution development/delivery that supports business objectives and provides true, quantifiable value (quality/time/cost improvements)
- Exposure to widely-adopted, industry standard software/tools/cloud services like: AWS, Azure, Databricks, Datarobot, Dataiku, MS Power Platform (Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate), etc.
Job Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Statistics, Machine Learning, or related field with 1-2 years remaining before thesis defense
- Strong foundation in building deep neural networks
- Demonstrated experience or coursework using CNNs, autoencoders, transformer models, machine learning, and/or image analysis.
- 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, MAU.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.
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