2023 Summer Internship – Global Medical Communications

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About The Role

Job Description

At Takeda, we are committed to lifelong learning.

To that end, Takeda’s summer internship program blends real world experience with an extensive overview of the pharmaceutical industry. Knowledgeable mentors will provide guidance as you gain professional hands-on experience to start your career or further develop in your expertise.

The summer internship program is a full-time commitment of 12 weeks in length and offers a unique perspective into a world-class pharmaceutical company. Our internship program also provides you the opportunity to network with people at Takeda through various planned events and activities.

Project Outline

Project Title Raising the Bar on Congress Planning

Medical congresses are important events that bring together groundbreaking science, thought leaders, healthcare professionals, and pharmaceutical industry. These present a unique opportunity to disseminate data, gain crucial insights, partner with the pharmaceutical industry community, and demonstrate thought leadership.

The challenges in planning a global congress involve organization, managing information, understanding cross-functional tactics, and executing tasks efficiently. Each congress presents its own unique learning points and challenges. The intern would facilitate the Global Medical Communications (GMC) team in the creation of a pre-congress plan and integrated communications plan during congress planning. They would observe and document processes, develop workflows, collate information from stakeholders, and create/ refine data management solutions and templates, thus improving overall efficiency and processes. The improvements identified from a dedicated in-house resource such as an intern would provide valuable oversight, greatly improve organizational efficiency, and advance our ‘Best Practices’ congress model.

The intern will work cross-functionally with many disciplines involved in congress planning, learn from leaders in GMC and the broader Medical Affairs, and will develop presentation, project management, and leadership skills as a result of this project.

This position is hybrid.

How You Will Contribute

• Deadline-driven with a high level of organizational and planning skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in teams, effectively manage projects, and present ideas clearly and concisely.
• Global mindset to grow in a diverse work environment
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Requirements / Qualifications

As stated above, Takeda is committed to lifelong learning opportunities. To that end, our internship program is open to currently enrolled students seeking early experiences and non-traditional candidates interested in making a career change and gaining new experience.

The requirements for these two groups of candidates are specified below

Candidates currently enrolled at an accredited university

• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship (i.e., Takeda will not sponsor interns)
• Must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week), within core business hours (8 AM-5 PM EST), for a minimum of 12 weeks during the summer months
• Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0
• Undergraduate, Graduate, PharmD, PhD, MD student with at least one year of university studies before internship
• Return to university for at least one semester post-internship
• Takeda does not provide student housing or housing stipends

Desired Competencies

• Basic understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare system(s) is a plus
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (eg PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Curiosity

Non-traditional candidates not currently enrolled at university

• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship (i.e., Takeda will not sponsor interns)
• Must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week), within core business hours (8 AM-5 PM), for a minimum of 12 weeks during the summer months
• Must provide a cover letter explaining why you are seeking this internship, relevant experience that makes you a good candidate, and what you hope to achieve through the experience
• Strong preference for non-traditional candidates with some experience relevant to the desired intern role

Desired Competencies

• Basic understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare system(s) is a plus
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (eg PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Curiosity

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time Type

Full time