Industrial Placement Programme - Regulatory Affairs

2026UK Takeda Industrial PlacementProgramme

There are many paths to impact patients' lives,aTakeda Industrial PlacementProgrammeisa 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 the Global and UK Top Employer for the8thconsecutive year. 

At Takeda,a leading Global Biopharmaceutical Company, 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. 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 remote work,(there is a minimum requirement of 8 days in the office per month). Thisplacementwillbebased within ourRegulatory Affairs team,alignedto MedicalAffairs, where, from day one, you will play an important and integral role in ourorganisation

A placement at Takeda means we mutually get to 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 willknow 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 have1internshipavailablein Regulatory Affairs.

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

WithinRegulatory Affairs you will have the opportunity to: 

• Gain experience in a broad range of regulatory activities, whilst providing technical and administrative support to the Regulatory Affairs team.

• Learn about thedevelopmentlifecycle for medicinal products, from application to approval and work across all therapy areas in the Takeda portfolio.

• In collaboration with an expert team, you will be involved in the maintenance of existing and newmedicinalmarketingauthorisationsfor products in the UK and Ireland. 

• Takeresponsibility for your own projects, in support of Takeda’s commercial activities and strategies. 

• Support with the preparation, compilation,submissionand approval of a wide range of regulatory applications for a variety of products licensed via thehealth authorities.

• Learn about the regulatory environmentin the EU and the UK, and industrychallenges post-Brexit.Helpusshape thefutureoperating model forRegulatoryAffairsat Takeda.

• Interact with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including the regulatory authorities in the UK and Ireland. 

• Participate in industry group meetings with otherpharmaceuticalcompanies.

• Take an active role in our early careers community IGNITE and other Takeda Reference groups aligned to our Diversity,Equityand Inclusion values

Whatwe’relooking for

You are currentlyenrolledinanundergraduatedegree andarelooking to complete a 12-month placementas part of your ongoing studies, returning to your course at the end of the placement.Ourrole would suit a candidate whois currently enrolled in a scientific/STEMdegree, whothrivesonworking in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working as a teamplayerand who is interested in developing a career inthe pharmaceutical industry. 

Key skills, qualities, and attributes:  

• Enthusiastic, committed, and conscientious

• Operates witha high levelof integrity, transparency, and accountability

• Comprehends and aligns with ourorganisation’score 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-organisedwith good attention to detail

• Caneffectivelyprioritiseand handle multiple tasks 

• Computer literate 

Who can apply and How: 

Asanundergraduate applicantyou will belookingtocommenceyour year in industry from summer2026aspartofyourdegreestudies.Please applyonlinewith 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 assessmentcentre.During the assessmentcentre,candidates will have the opportunity to meet withacurrent intern. Byapplying you agree to your contact details being shared with third parties whoassistTakeda in the identification of suitable candidates for roles.

AssessmentCentresare expected tobe held inJanuary-February 2026and successful candidates will start in July 2026. 

Candidates will be assigned to a placement according to suitability asdeterminedfollowing our Assessment Process, wehave other opportunities in Marketing, 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.

https://www.takeda.com/en-gb/who-we-are/our-people/graduate-and-internship-programmes/

At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership andbeingavalues-led company. To do this, we empower our people torealisetheir 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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