Digital Health Intern

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Digital Health Associate/Intern

About Takeda

Takeda is a global pharmaceutical company dedicated to a brighter future for patients, healthcare providers and our people. We are continuously innovating and expanding into new fields of treatment and therapy. By always putting people first, we empower employees so everyone can develop to their full potential. We are looking for colleagues with the right skills and experiences to support us in our mission to create better health for people and a brighter future for the world. 

Job Description

Role Objective

Digital health is a rapidly growing field that significantly impacts the health ecosystem. At Takeda, we are committed to leveraging digital health as a key value driver locally, regionally, and globally to improve patient care. In this role, the successful candidate will: 

• Support Digital Health Lead in Canada with the development and implementation of patient/human-centric digital health solutions, leveraging EUCAN flagship infrastructure and adapting to specific needs in the Canadian patient journey 

• Gain practical experience in the biopharmaceutical industry and develop technical expertise in digital health in line with personal and professional learning journey

Key accountabilities 

• Work with the Digital Health Lead in Canada to contribute to the digital health strategy, including identification and prioritization of digital leverage points, and advancement of the overall roadmap

• Leverage AI-powered analytics and automation tools to inform decision-making and optimise digital health solutions.

• Support Digital Health Lead with key cross-functional stakeholder management activities including workshops and project meetings

• Analyze internal and external data and materials to inform projects and assess opportunities

• Support Digital Health Lead with development, implementation, and ongoing management of digital health solutions and projects

• Assist DD&T team with efforts to facilitate adoption of new digital and AI technologies, supporting change management and upskilling initiatives across the organization.

• Conduct research on digital health trends and best practices

• Provide hands-on support with learning and experience sharing for wider organization

• Participate actively in local and regional digital health community

Education, Licenses/Certifications, Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Currently enrolled in the University of Toronto Masters of Biotechnology program and part of digital health stream

• Experience with AI-driven data analysis, automation platforms and generative AI tools is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with and knowledge of digital health technologies and trends

• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools, such as Excel and Power BI, with the ability to provide insights to inform decision-making

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to propose innovative solutions

• Familiarity with agile development methodologies (e.g. product development and/or project management)

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders as required (e.g. written reports, oral presentations)

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Data and Insights, Marketing, and Medical Affairs

• Early adopter of digital technologies and processes

• Demonstrated resilience, flexibility and adaptability in a rapidly evolving digital health and AI landscape.

• Curiosity and growth mindset

• Fluency in English (spoken and written) required; Bi-lingual (French) is preferred.

Travel Requirements 

• Ability to travel within Ontario to meetings and/or conferences (< 5% of the time)

Work Location/Arrangement

• Hybrid role between Toronto office and remote working

• 1 year fixed term contract

Takeda Canada encourages applications from all qualified candidates. In accordance with our accommodation policies and applicable provincial accessibility legislation, please advise us if you need accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process. Any information you provide relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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Base Salary Range:

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Canada based employees may be eligible for a comprehensive range of benefits and incentives. Benefit eligibility varies by position and can include, amongst others:

• short-term and/or long-term incentives

• subsidies for fitness and internet

• medical, dental, and vision insurance

• basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

• participation in the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP); company match into a Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP) (if eligible)

• short-term and long-term disability coverage

• annual vacation entitlement; additional paid time off and company holidays

• a tuition reimbursement program

• a variety of well-being benefits

Les collaborateurs basés au Canada peuvent, selon leurs postes, bénéficier d’un ensemble complet d’avantages sociaux. L’éligibilité à ces avantages varie selon le poste, et peut inclure:

• des primes ou dispositifs d’intéressement à court et/ou long terme,

• des subventions pour les abonnements sportifs et abonnements internet

• une assurance santé incluant la prise en charge des frais médicaux, dentaires et optiques

• une assurance vie de base ainsi qu’un assurance en cas de décès ou de mutilation accidentels (AD&D)

• une participation au Régime enregistré d’épargne-retraite (REER) ; contribution équivalente de l’entreprise dans un régime de participation différée aux bénéfices (RPDB) (si admissible)

• une couverture en cas d’incapacité de travail temporaire ou prolongée

• un droit à congés payés annuels, avec jours de vacances, jours de récupération et jours fériés spécifiques à l’entreprise

• un programme de remboursement des frais de scolarité

• une variété d’avantages liés au bien-être

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