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2026 Summer Internship Program: SBUs and R&D Legal Intern

Cambridge, Massachusetts
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At Takeda, we are guided by our purpose of creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. Every corporate function plays a role in making sure we — as a Takeda team — can discover and deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet.

People join Takeda because they share in our purpose. And they stay because we’re committed to an inclusive, safe and empowering work environment that offers exceptional experiences and opportunities for everyone to pursue their own ambitions.

Job ID R0166279 Date posted 11/07/2025 Location Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Job Description

We are a global legal team supporting Contracts, Data Digital & Technology, Oncology, PDT, R&D, and Vaccines.Each area supports clients within Takeda Globally on diverse legal matters providing the right legal support and answers for each clients legal needs.  The SBUs and R&D Legal Team also supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within the Global General Counsel providing seminars on topics of International Women’s Day, Pride Month, Sponsorships to diverse organizations, just to name a few. 

The Legal Intern will be assisting all lawyers in the SBUs and R&D Legal team with specific projects pertaining to:   R&D, Vaccines, Oncology, Plasma Derived Therapies, Legal Contracts, Data, Digital & Technology.   Tasks may include review and editing of contracts such as SOW’s and CDA’s; review of competitor web sites, review Lexis or Westlaw for recent litigation vs competitors so we can evaluate our own processes; legal research using Westlaw; AI Research - researching any guidance documents, draft legislation, policies, etc. on artificial intelligence; clinical trial research.


How You Will Contribute:

As an SBUs and R&D Legal Intern, you will have the opportunity to…

  • Review/Editing contracts working directly with the SBUs and R&D Legal attorney.

  • Analyzing and summarizing potential relevant AI-Specific Terms for License Order Forms.

  • US Telemedicines law tracking

  • Review of statutes or common law in a specific area/jurisdiction.

  • Review of legal landscape on digital health areas.
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Internship Development Opportunities:

  • An opportunity to grow in their practical legal skills

  • Understanding of how to be an effective legal stakeholder in a complicated, multifaceted field.

  • A legal intern will see the strong positive impact of Takeda’s values in the collaboration of cross-functional Business Units working tirelessly together and may experience working with the FDA on an expedited approval schedule to ensure that a new product could be made available to patients as soon as possible

  • A legal intern will hone their skills in analyzing and negotiating complex contracts and may have the opportunity to evaluate the agreements of competing agencies to provide insight into which would be more beneficial to Takeda and its goals.
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Job Requirements:

  • This position will be  Hybrid (1-3 days/week in office) out of the 500 Kendall St., Cambridge MA location

  • Must be pursuing aLaw Degree and is either acurrent 2L or a 3L.

  • Legal Research Skills (Westlaw or Lexis)

  • 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 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 November 7th-  November 30th

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:

USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

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

USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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