2025 U.S Summer Internship Program: US Medical Communications Intern

US Medical Communications and Scientific Training sits within the US Medical Affairs group and is responsible for ensuring that materials used by the Field Medical Team (Medical Science Liaisons) are developed and deployed appropriately, that the Field Medical Team is trained on the use of those materials, and that congresses held on US soil utilize a strategic approach that allows Takeda to support healthcare professionals that care for patients.

Job Description:

The US Medical Communications 2025 Summer Intern will report to the Associate Director, Congress Strategy, and will be responsible for

• Collection, collation, and evaluation of data sets
• Crafting basic and intermediate-level analyses of data sets
• Co-creating baseline approaches for using A/I and machine learning to analyze information
• Identifying key points and insights based on the data analysis
• Creating a scientific narrative to explain observations using the scientific method
• Creating and presenting a set of points and recommendations based on the data.

Candidate will be the executor of this analysis program, building on the 2024 data set and, at the end of the term, provide the deeper foundation for longitudinal analyses of interest.

Internship Development Opportunities:

The candidate will leave the internship with

• An understanding and skills to collaborate with others
• The capability to manage workload and time
• An understanding of how a highly matrixed organization like a pharmaceutical company operates
• The capacity to navigate a complex online corporate ecosystem
• Skills to perform basic and intermediate data analysis using A/I and machine learning
• An understanding of how the information collected at scientific congresses is used for insights and decision making
• The ability to craft a data-based scientific narrative
• The ability to create a presentation and deliver it to a live and virtual audience
• An understanding of scientific research methodology.

Job Requirements:

• This position will be Hybrid and require 2-3 days in the Cambridge, MA or Lexington, MA office per week.
• Must be starting their Junior/Senior year of college or first year of graduate program studying areas that might include biology, chemistry, pre-med, journalism, communications, health-system administration, or information management;
• Must have a focus/interest in scientific/medical communication, medical education, the clinical aspects of patient care and management
• Interested in utilizing A/I and machine learning to assess information
• Eager to work with data sets to perform basic and intermediate data analysis.
• 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

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 January 10th and January 31

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.