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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.

For more information about Takeda, please visit www.takeda.com.

Please note that Takeda does not provide intern housing or a housing stipend.

Project Outline:

Join us for a 12-week remotely working internship focusing on leveraging historical data to inform seamless Phase 2/Phase 3 (P2/P3) clinical trial designs in the pharmaceutical industry.

You will work on:

• Conducting literature reviews on adaptive designs, Bayesian methods, and simulation tools.

• Developing simulation programs (FACTS or R) for historical borrowing in trial frameworks.

• Designing and executing comprehensive simulation studies to analyze key metrics.

• Applying historical borrowing in a relevant case study (if applicable).

• Delivering a final presentation summarizing findings and implications.

Impact:

Your work will contribute to enhancing understanding of historical data's impact on trial metrics, aiding in streamlined future trial preparations. Additionally, this research could lead to potential publications offering practical guidance in seamless trial design.

Join us to explore the intersections of Bayesian methods, adaptive designs, and clinical trials, making a tangible impact on the efficiency and accuracy of drug development processes.

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.

• Prefer candidates enrolled in a PhD program in Statistics, Biostatistics, or very closely related field. Desirable to have completed the qualification exam with at least 2-3 years of their doctoral program.

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.

• PhD student in Statistics, Biostatistics, or very closely related field. Desirable to have completed the qualification exam with at least 2-3 years of their doctoral program.

• 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

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.

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