2025 U.S Summer Internship Program: Investigative Toxicology Intern

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Job Description

Our Investigative Toxicology team assesses the safety and potential toxic effects of pharmaceutical compounds during development. By investigating toxicity mechanisms, identifying early detection biomarkers, and translating preclinical findings to human relevance, we ensure safer drug candidates progress to clinical stages.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Intern to join our Investigative Toxicology team for the summer of 2025. The intern will play a crucial role in analyzing the correlation between non-clinical safety data and human trial outcomes across recently approved drugs.

This project involves:

• Utilizing skills in data collection, analysis, and visualization using tools like PharmaPendium and Tableau
• Data mining
• Interpreting complex datasets
• Identifying trends to improve our understanding of drug safety.

Internship Development Opportunities:

• Gain hands-on experience in drug safety assessment and contribute to real-world pharmaceutical research.
• Attend meetings and presentations to gain insights into the pharmaceutical industry.
• Present findings to stakeholders, enhancing communication and presentation skills.
• Explore career paths in drug safety and data science.
• Build a professional network within Takeda.

Job Requirements:

• This position will be Fully Onsite and require 4+ days in the Cambridge office per week.
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, life sciences, marketing or a related field.
•  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 22nd)or(June 16th -August 29th)
  • 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

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U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$21.00 - $46.00

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