2025 U.S Summer Internship Program: EHS & Sustainability Intern

The EHS team supports a variety of site operations functions including Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Site Engineering, and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Support is provided in various types of operational spaces from routine activities and non-routine high risk project operations. The team ensures that the site maintains compliance with applicable EHS-related requirements and ensures that the site provides a safe, healthy, and sustainable working environment.

Job Description:

The intern will support various EHS programs that ensures the site is operating in a safe and compliant manner. The intern will additionally:

• Partner with EHS team and selected areas of the business to perform risk assessments and or inspections
• Maintain documentation for risk assessments and inspections, provide recommendations on improvements and help drive those improvements to closure
• Support the development of EHS programs and associated training by participating in program implementation assessments, soliciting feedback on improvement opportunities, and incorporating those improvements into the programs and associated training where warranted.
• Participate in daily meetings both internal to EHS and with non-EHS business partners
• Act as a liaison between EHS and business partners for assignments provided by manager
• Support environmental sustainability programs including reduction of water usage during the manufacturing process, waste and energy reduction as well as reporting both at a site and global level. 

Internship Development Opportunities

The intern will Learn how to participate and contribute in a mature, well established EHS organization while:

• Understanding the EHS related risks, hazards, and operating requirements at a global biotech company.
• Developing greater competencies related to environmental compliance and sustainability as well as health and safety regulations and professional resources including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, Massachusetts DEP, NFPA, ANSI, ISO, etc.
• Exploring the wide umbrella of EHS topics and opportunities to develop a greater awareness and appreciated for the function.

Job Requirements:

• This position will be Hybrid and require 2-3 days in the Lexington office per week.
• 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
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an EHS applicable field

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

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.