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Industrial Placement Programme - Marketing

London, England
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The Europe & Canada (EUCAN) Business unit supports Takeda's mission at a regional level and as the leader in rare diseases and specialty care, we champion better health and a brighter future for patients, healthcare providers and our people.

Across the EUCAN BU, patients come first in every decision we make. We develop strategic partnerships which deliver value for society and create a culture within which our people can thrive and reach their full potential.

Our mission is to empower and enable our people to fulfill their potential by embracing diversity and creating a high-performance, collaborative working environment. In the EUCAN region integrity is one of our key values. We put patients, trust and reputation before business and this is one of the main reasons why our people choose to work here.

Job ID R0169807 Date posted 12/10/2025 Location London, England

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Job Description

2026UK Takeda Industrial Placement Programme

There are many paths to impact patients' lives, a Takeda Industrial Placement Programmeisa great wayto start.

About theplacement 

Are you looking for a 12-month Industrial Placement as part of youruniversitysandwich year? If so, be empowered to take charge of your future at Takeda – winners of theGlobal and UKTop Employerfor the8thconsecutive year. 

AtTakeda,aleading Global Biopharmaceutical Company,wefoster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. We are an equal opportunity employer, we strongly believe in, and promote, diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a company, we offer roles based on merit, welcoming candidates of any gender, age, religious belief, race, ethnic origin, or disability. 

Based in our UK Head Offices inPaddington,Central London,with some flexibility around remotework(a minimum of 8 office days per month),theseplacements willbebased withinoneofourMarketingfunctions. You will bealigned to one of ourtherapyareabusinessunits, where, from day one,you will play an important and integral role in ourorganisation

A placement at Takedaallows us tomutually learn from each other, we help you in yourdevelopment, and you get an insight into what it means to live by our core principles – achieve the best outcomes forpatients, to buildtrustand reinforce ourreputationwhich continues to motivate how we dobusiness. By the end of your placement, you will know a little more about yourself and what the future may have in store for you. 

For our 2026Industrial Placement Program starting in July 2026, we have4Marketinginternships available

Please be aware that applications will only be considered if a Cover Letter and CV in a single documentissubmitted.

Applications are open foraplacementineitherOncology,Gastro-Intestinal, Neuroscience,orRare DiseaseBusiness Units.

Within Marketing you will have the opportunity to:  

  • Join one of our brand teams working with world class marketeersassistingin the cross functional tactical implementation of the brand strategy engaging with our stakeholders and support patients with our life-transforming treatment.

  • Be part of and lead key omnichannel marketing campaigns including development of materials (emails, videos, leaflets etc.) 

  • Support with thelogisticsof ourbusiness-criticalapproval process for sales force materials: meeting invitation, slides etc.

  • Manage the internal approval process and withdrawals viaPromomats(the materials approval database system).

  • Assistthe brand team with thelogisticsof internal and external meetings,liaise withour keycustomersand engage with outside agencies.

  • Take an activerole in our early careers community IGNITEand other TakedaReference groups aligned to ourDiversity,Equityand Inclusion values.

Whatwe’relooking for

You are currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree and are looking to complete a 12-month placementas part of your ongoing studies, returning to your course at the end of the placement. Our roles would suit a candidate who is currently enrolled in aSTEMor marketingdegree, who thrivesworking in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working as a team player and who is interested in developing a career in the pharmaceutical industry. 

Key skills, qualities, and attributes:  

  • Enthusiastic, committed, and conscientious

  • Operates witha high levelof integrity, transparency, and accountability

  • Comprehends and aligns with our organisation’s core values

  • Good interpersonal skills, with effective verbal and written communication skills.

  • Approachable anda strong teamplayer

  • Proactive, with a willingness to learn and improve their performance through feedback

  • Well-organised with good attention to detail

  • Can effectively prioritise and handle multiple tasks 

  • Computer literate 

Who can apply and How: 

Asanundergraduate applicant you willbe starting your year in industry in the summer of 2026 as part of your degree studies. Please apply online with aCV and Cover letter(in a single file)statingyour reasons for applying and how you meet our skills and attributes criteria.

To identify candidates, you may go through the following stages, depending on the results of each stage you may be invited to further stages: CV & Cover Letter screening, Online Aptitude Testing, Video interview with Talent Team, Online Personality Questionnaire and finally a face-to-face or virtual assessment centre.During the assessment centre,candidates will have the opportunity to discuss the role with our current placement students. By applying you agree to your contact details being shared with third parties whoassistTakeda in the identification of suitable candidates for roles.

AssessmentCentresare expectedbe held in January-February 2026and successful candidates will start in July 2026

Candidates will be assigned to a placement according to suitability asdeterminedfollowing our Assessment Process, we have other opportunities in Regulatory Affairs so please check our careers site for more details. You will receive full training on all aspects of the placement. 

To find out more about Takeda’s exciting Graduate and Internship Programs, please follow the link below.

At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realise their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. 

Discover more at takedajobs.com.

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Locations

GBR - PaddingtonLondon, Great Britain

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time Type

Full time
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Success profile

What makes a successful team member within EUCAN at Takeda?

  • Agile
  • Analytical
  • Enthusiastic
  • Ambitious
  • Collaborative
  • Entrepreneurial
Believe in your own ability to do things you want to do. If you do that, things will happen.

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  • Global Top Employer 2025 Takeda named Global Top Employer for eighth consecutive year.
  • About Takeda At Takeda, there is an unwavering commitment to putting patients first, and to creating a workplace that is underpinned by empowerment and focused on diversity, collaboration and steadfast values.
  • Europe & Canada Business Unit Takeda in Europe and Canada (EUCAN) is delivering leading innovations in oncology, gastroenterology and rare diseases to provide better health and a brighter future for patients.

Working at Takeda

  • Inclusion

    Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as a vital contributor to our global team.
  • Collaboration

    A strong, borderless team, we strive together towards our priorities and inspiring mission.
  • Innovation

    Bold initiatives, continuous improvement, and creativity are at the heart of how we bring scientific breakthroughs from the lab to patients.
  • Top Workplace

    Recognized for our culture and way of working, we’re one of only 17 companies to receive Top Global Employer® status for 2025.
  • Work-Life

    Our people-first mission extends beyond patients to include their families, communities, and our own Takeda family.
  • Empowerment

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

We're Steadfast In Our Commitment to Four Key Imperatives

Patient


Responsibly translate science into highly innovative medicines and accelerate access to improve lives worldwide.

People


Create an exceptional people experience.

Planet


Protect our planet.

Data & Digital


Transform Takeda into the most trusted, data-driven, outcomes-based biopharmaceutical company.

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