2026 U.S Summer Internship Program: US Health Economics and Outcomes Research Summer Intern

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Job Description

At Takeda, we are committed to lifelong learning. To that end, Takeda's summer internship program blends real world experience with an 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 US Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) Summer Intern will have the unique opportunity to support two Health Economics and Outcomes Research teams within Takeda’s Value & Evidence Generation function: (1) New Product Planning (NPP) HEOR and (2) therapeutic area HEOR. The US NPP HEOR team is responsible for providing the US voice into product development from Phase 2 to about two years before US launch.  The team works with other US NPP and global cross-functional colleagues to ensure clinical trials and evidence needs (e.g., epidemiology, burden of illness, cost, etc.) align with downstream patient, payer, provider’ requirements.  Continually, the TA HEOR team will be in partnership with the medical team, develop and execute the evidence generation plans to accelerate product access and improved patient care.

The US HEOR summer intern will support the US HEOR teams by engaging in research projects/activities to support one or more of Takeda’s pipelines/assets in neuroscience, rare disease, immunology, dermatology, and/or gastrointestinal disorders. Responsibility may include:

Research and Analysis

• Conduct target literature search to inform HEOR study rationale, development/refinement of research question(s), propose study ideas and methodology

• Independently or collaborate with Takeda analytical teams and conduct analyses using in-house claims/EMR databases

Health Economics

• Assist in developing a value framework to assess holistic values of pipelines

Communication and General Support

• Assist in developing materials such as slide decks to communicate research findings 

• Help manage project timelines and deliverables
  

Other Key Responsibilities:

• The intern will understand why the research is being conducted and how the results will be applied to asset development.

• The intern will participate in cross-functional meetings, collaborations between medical and commercial teams, meetings with US and global partners, and project work interactions with vendors.  During the internship, opportunities will exist to better understand the role of medical affairs and health economics and outcomes research in drug development from a US perspective and to explore careers in medical affairs.

• The final scope of the intern’s responsibilities will be determined after starting the position and in alignment with both learning and business needs. 

Internship development opportunities

• Gain real-world research experience and contribute to the launch of pipeline assets

• Develop understanding of payer strategy and engagement in pre-launch setting

• Gain exposure to US medical affairs organization and cross-functional, highly-matrixed environment

Job Requirements:

•  Current Graduate/PhD student with at least one year of university studies prior to starting the internship

• Preferred majors: Epidemiology, Health Economics, Health Science Research, and other research-related majors

• Preference for candidates with a demonstrated understanding of the US healthcare system and the US payer landscape

• 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

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• This is a remote position

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 2026 or later 

• The internship program is 10-12 weeks depending on the two start dates (May 26th-August 14th or June 15th- August 21st)  

• 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 October 31st- November 16th

For Location:

USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$21.00 - $46.00

EEO Statement

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Locations

USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No

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