Gastroenterology Drug Discovery Operations Internship - Summer 2024

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Job Description
At Takeda, we strive to create an exceptional people experience for patients, communities, partners, and employees. As a patient-focused, values-based, R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company, we know our decisions and actions affect people's lives. We look to our values of Takeda-ism, which incorporates Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance, and Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business as a guide in our decision-making process to ensure we do what's right - for our patients, our people and society.
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey with Takeda? Our paid 10-12-week summer internship program is designed to immerse you in a dynamic learning environment, featuring a blend of developmental and social activities.
As a Takeda intern, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that play a crucial role in shaping both our business and the well-being of patients. This experience will not only allow you to apply your technical and business knowledge but also empower you to showcase your analytical strength and creative problem-solving skills.
Seize this chance to gain hands-on experience, expand your skill set, and make a meaningful impact on the healthcare industry. We invite you to be a part of our innovative and collaborative team, where your contributions matter.
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Please note that Takeda does not provide intern housing or a housing stipend.
Project Outline:
The GI2 (Gastrointestinal and Inflammation) Drug Discovery Unit (DDU) is a highly collaborative and cross-functional early research group of Takeda colleagues who share a goal to progress research programs into the GI2 Therapeutic Area Unit (TAU) clinical research pipeline. This diverse group is responsible for the review and prioritization of the GI2 research portfolio across all internal Takeda teams involved in GI2 research and all collaborative effort with external partners. All efforts are made by this team to bring better health to patients with conditions such as Celiac Disease, IBD, and Liver Fibrosis.
Our specific area focuses on the management of external specialty labs and internal lab operations. We design and develop internal lab capabilities around chemistry, in vitro pharmacology, histopathology, imaging, and biobank. Our team further supports laboratory and business operations including operational and capital equipment budget management, and vendor contracts management.
The operations team provides support to the GI2 DDU with communications, lab and space planning, financial budgeting and reporting, FTE reports, procurement of external services, lab equipment, lab materials (including human tissue samples), compliant use of electronic notebook experiment entries, software licenses and maintenance, event planning, and travel budget. The efforts of the operations team allows the scientific experts to focus on the technical aspects of their work. The internship project will involve review of all the work products of the operations team and propose improvements in organization, content, and methodology through increased use of data, digital, and technology.
This paid internship position requires a candidate to be pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree (as well as related minor will be considered) in a related scientific field such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, forensic sciences, biotechnology, etc. and/or computer science, data science, etc.
Specifically, we are looking for a candidate who has business and/or technology education with expertise or ability to master excel, smart sheets, and PowerBI applications. No prior knowledge of the technology areas mentioned above is required. You will be coordinating with subject matter experts and experienced operations personnel to complete your project.
In addition, you will learn other aspects that the team supports including what Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and Statements of Work (SOWs) are and why they are important. You will also learn about the vendor assessment and onboarding process, including qualification and compliance. As part of the project and overall learning opportunities you will collaborate with other functional areas outside of Research and Development including Legal (privacy and intellectual property), Procurement (contracts and equipment purchasing), and Quality (qualifications of external and internal labs).
The position is hybrid, with a mix of days in office on site in Cambridge, Mass and remote. Ideal candidate should be interested in the operational and quality aspects of a laboratory and what is needed to make a lab functional, safe, and compliant with internal policies as well as applicable regulations in order to generate and record reliable data. Interest in the business functionality of a lab, or pharmaceutical company, or any of the technology areas listed above would also be beneficial. The experience and knowledge gained from this internship will directly support a career as a bench scientist or as laboratory or business operations.
How you will contribute:

• 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.
• Proven record of accomplishment of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity.
• Global mindset to grow in a diverse work environment.
• Intermediate Microsoft skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, O365)

Requirements / Qualifications:

• Currently authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Takeda does not provide sponsorship for internship positions.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours per week), within the core business hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm, for 10-12 weeks during the summer months.
• Undergraduate, Graduate, PhD, MD student with completion of a minimum of one year of university studies.
• Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship with Takeda.
• Please note that Takeda does not provide intern housing or a housing stipend.

The hourly pay rate range is $20.00 per hour - $46.00 per hour. The final pay rate offered for this internship may consider several factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.
EEO Statement
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Locations
Cambridge, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Time Type
Full time