2023 Summer Internship - Global Regulatory Strategic Sourcing

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2023 Summer Internship - Global Regulatory Strategic Sourcing

Boston, Massachusetts

2023 Summer Internship - Global Regulatory Strategic Sourcing

Job ID R0084094 Date posted Dec. 15, 2022 Location Boston, Massachusetts

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Job Description

About the role:

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. 

Project Outline:

Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA) manages product submissions, publishing, labeling and compliance globally for all Takeda products.  In GRA Strategic Sourcing, we work with agility to be at the forefront of cutting-edge innovation for sourcing all Takeda needs from a Regulatory perspective.  We manage strategy for all pricing, business relationships and contract management with suppliers, as well as supplier governance and oversight as projects are implemented.

In this role, the summer intern will support a strategic project related to the implementation of the latest outsourcing model to transition from a functional service provider model to a fully-outsourced model.  The intern will learn the sourcing process, contract management and supplier oversight principles for clinical research activities in the regulatory affairs space. 

This will be a “hybrid” position.

How you will contribute:

  • 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

Requirements / Qualifications:

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

  • Undergraduate, 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

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

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time Type

Full time
  • Job Type Full time
  • Job Level Senior
  • Travel Minimal

Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA) develops and executes innovative regulatory strategies to provide life-changing therapies to patients. GRA has a strategic role in all stages of global product development and across the Takeda Enterprise.

At Takeda, we strive to provide transformational opportunities for every member of our team, and we empower our people to take charge of their futures. In an environment that fosters lifelong learning and a growth mindset, you’ll have the support you need to thrive — at work and beyond.

  • Oversee regulatory activities
  • Provide strategic focus
  • Collaborate cross functionally
  • Ensure regulatory compliance

Where You Fit In

When you join our Regulatory Affairs team, you’ll help ensure the fastest, safest path for our treatments to get to patients. With colleagues who encourage you to question everything for better outcomes, you’ll be part of a team that’s deeply involved across each therapeutic area, from candidate selection to post-marketing.

At Takeda, you’ll join an environment with the energy and flexibility of a start-up. We continue building on our 240-year history as a global biopharmaceutical leader through our innovative mindset and lean governance. Find everything you need on our Regulatory Affairs team to positively impact patients’ lives while taking strides within your own.

Integrity is at the center of everything we do. This value is not something that you teach—it comes with the package.

Tatiana Ishida Head of Global Regulatory Affairs, Marketed Products Group and Labeling

We sit outside of the traditional disciplines, so we’re able to get involved in everything. Our role is to distill complex information and pull insights that give us a competitive advantage.

Nahid latif Head, Global
Regulatory Affairs

Our Pipeline

Our internal research capabilities and external partnerships contribute to an R&D engine that has produced exciting new molecular entities (NMEs) across our core Therapeutic Areas. Check out our pipeline and see how we’ll continue delivering a steady stream of next-generation therapies.

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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.

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