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2025 U.S Summer Internship Program: Global Clinical Supply Chain Summer Intern

Lexington, Massachusetts
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  • Job Level: Senior
  • Travel: Minimal

At Takeda, we exist to create better health for people and a brighter future for the world. While we continually evolve science and technology, our ambition remains steadfast — we move science forward so we can transform more lives. The Global Development Organization (GDO) maintains a laser focus on Study Management and Site Engagement, Clinical Trial Innovation, Clinical Supply Chain and Patient Safety to ensure absolute quality and enable the predictable delivery of our innovative pipeline.

Through its collaborative process, the GDO team leverages data, digital and analytics to improve speed, quality, performance and predictability within every area of clinical development. We’re building a platform to visualize operational data and enable predictive analytics, while leveraging digital technologies to support clinical supply chain and patient safety. GDO also partners with external organizations and leading academic institutions, such as MIT, to spark innovation in AI and Machine Learning focused on better patient outcomes.

At the heart of GDO are our people: we are committed to building a more diverse, equitable and inclusive culture not only within our own walls and our communities, but also across our clinical trials. It is our passion for people that transforms our work into meaningful action. Come join a team that has earned trust for more than two centuries and advances transformative therapies with honesty, integrity and fairness.

Job ID R0139407 Date posted 12/18/2024 Location Lexington, Massachusetts

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Job Description

Global Clinical Supply Chain (GCSC) ensures on-time delivery of clinical trial materials to sites and patients around the world. Within GCSC, the Clinical Planning team evaluates demand forecasts and develops long-range, strategic supply plans for these clinical trial materials (which can include investigative medicinal product, devices, ancillaries, and comparators). The Clinical Planning team works along with other GCSC teams to achieve these goals and communicates across various cross-functional teams to assess and resolve supply-related program risks and issues.

How You Will Contribute:

The Global Clinical Supply Chain Summer Intern will play an important role in the implementation of the department's strategic priorities in 2025.

  • The intern will collaborate with members of the Clinical Planning, Clinical Supply Operations, Import-Export and Trade Compliance, and Digital Clinical Supply Chain teams on projects that help propel our pipeline forward in the pursuit of new options for patients.
  • Global Clinical Supply Chain (GCSC) has recently deployed a brand-new operating model covering the end-to-end supply lifecycle. We can provide a mutually beneficial experience to this GCSC intern wherein they can learn more about the strategic and planning elements of our supply chain, and how clinical supply chain contributes toward the overall drug development lifecycle.
  • In turn, Takeda GCSC will be able to leverage the intern's areas of expertise and interest, to assist with various projects related to streamlining GCSC processes and the continuous improvement of our clinical planning team.

Internship Development Opportunities:

  • Learn about the importance of clinical supply chain activities to deliver the pipeline
  • Gain exposure to the global nature of clinical development
  • Learn about the importance of team collaboration to achieve key results
  • Learn to use specific tools and technologies that simplify the way clinical trials are managed

Job Requirements:

  • This position is a hybrid position located in Lexington, MA
  • Progressing towards a Bachelor's or Masters's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations, Pharmaceutical Management, or a related discipline.
  • Proficiency in computer software applicable to MS Office and MS Project or equivalent project management software is a plus.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, verbal communication and writing skills.
  • Deadline-driven with an elevated level of organizational and planning skills.
  • Strong quantitative, analytical, problem solving and conceptual skills. 
  • Ability to work well in teams, effectively manage multiple projects, and present ideas clearly and concisely

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 12th

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:

Lexington, MA

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

Lexington, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No
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Where you fit in

As a member of GDO, you will play an important role in bringing forward our rich pipeline of life-changing products to help patients. You will find enriching engagement and a mindset of continuous improvement through creativity, innovation and diversity.

We are a global organization present in the U.S., Europe and Asia with colleagues located in several additional countries to strategically support our business needs. But our people, and the culture they build, are the foundation that sets GDO apart. Our belief in putting people first extends beyond patients. It includes their families and communities, and also our Takeda colleagues and our families.

Working closely with GDO colleagues and key stakeholders across R&D, you will leverage our new operating model and innovative technologies to accelerate the development of our current and future portfolio to bring medicines to patients faster.

  • Advance clinical research

  • Deliver clinical analytics and study insights using innovative technologies to improve trial accessibility and patient centricity

  • Enable end-to-end management of clinical supply

  • Ensure safety management and inspection readiness

One of the main reasons I came to Takeda is because of the people I would be working for.We all use PTRB as our North Star. I think that makes it easier to delegate decisions and empower each level of the organization to contribute in a meaningful way.
Marisa Rackley

Marisa Rackley - Head, Clinical Site Startup & Engagement, Global Development Office

It’s leveraging technology, it’s leveraging data in a very different way. It’s not just about using the data that we generate, but using real world data and having access to a much more holistic set of data in order to drive the way we work and deliver medicines to patients.
Penny Carlson

Penny Carlson - Head, Global Clinical Development Operations

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Our values of Takeda-ism are Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance, with Integrity as the core. These are brought to life through actions based on Patient, Trust, Reputation and Business, in that order.

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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    Through trust and respect, you will have genuine support from leaders, managers, and colleagues to do your best work.

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