• Job Description

  Req#: R5609

  This internship is intended for students enrolled in Masters degree in Information Sciences or Library Science programs.

  Job Summary

  Otsuka is a dynamic and vibrant organization made up of motivated individuals we call Otsuka-people—people who have a shared mission for creating new products for better health worldwide. We live by our purpose: defy limitation, so that others can too. This purpose gives meaning to our work and motivates and drives us each day.

  Otsuka’s Internship Program offers meaningful hands-on project experiences that impact patient’s lives while providing students an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. The internship program takes a holistic approach to education, in that students acquire both practical, applicable skills, but also gain additional experience in business and innovation as it relates to the pharmaceutical industry and the student’s area of study. Students will have the opportunity to learn to navigate the complex matrix and team environment at a global pharmaceutical company, gain the fundamental skills and knowledge in the industry and will also engage in valuable, practical job experience through the internship experience.

  We have opportunities for you across our business and corporate functions!

  We’re looking for the best candidates out there who want to make a difference in patients’ lives. Candidates who are hungry, innovative, and ready to make an impact within the pharmaceutical industry. Now is your chance to be a part of the innovation!

  The program will be 10 weeks long, between late May and early August. This may slightly vary based on the schedule of the individual student.

  Job Description

  Otsuka’s Information Resource Center (IRC) provides timely, value-added intelligence and information services to enable effective business decisions in global drug development and commercialization.

  We deliver competitive intelligence, clinical trials intelligence, market research, annual sales data/forecasts, biomedical literature, pipeline and marketed drug information, regulatory intelligence, and more to our colleagues across Otsuka worldwide.

  The intern will have the following responsibilities :

  • Respond to global information requests to support business decisions.

    • Become proficient in processes to respond to scientific, pipeline, clinical trials, and business information requests.

    • Acquire skills in testing and using artificial intelligence (AI) tools including the AI literature search tool, Navigate.

    • Learn IRC standard operating procedures and provide feedback to streamline processes.

    • Develop capability in providing system support for RightFind (Otsuka’s global article ordering system).

  • Support IRC’s global outreach program.

    • Participate in training sessions to develop expertise in pharma information resources. Interactively ask questions and create polling or questions to engage attendees to obtain user experience. Provide feedback to trainers.

    • Manage records and support operations of global database training sessions to increase return on investment (ROI).

    • Support creation of engaging training modules for self-service training provided by the IRC.

  The intern will complete two projects in support of IRC department goals:

  • 2 complex intelligence requests utilizing Otsuka’s licensed information resources to support the IRC goal of increasing service utilization, generating cost savings for Otsuka.

  • 1 training module utilizing an Otsuka licensed resource.

  Qualifications/ Required

  Knowledge/ Experience and Skills:

  • Office Skills: Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

  • Exposure to college-level library/information research and discovery tools.

  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

  • Detail-oriented and able to adhere to well-defined and well-established departmental procedures and processes.

  • Have initiative and proactively strive for superior customer service and outcomes.

  • Interest in building and maintaining effective relationships and partnerships with internal customers and external vendors.

  • Demonstrate ability to think creatively to solve complex problems.

  Educational Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in Masters in Information Sciences or Library Science.

  • Completed first year of program.

  • Preferred interests and/or college majors: biomedical, pharmaceutical sciences, or other areas of interest.

  
  

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  Competencies
  Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
  Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
  Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
  Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
  Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
  Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

  Minimum $22.00 - Maximum $25.00: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting salary for candidates hired to perform the work. Other elements may be used to determine actual salary such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

  Disclaimer:

  This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

  Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic .

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability . You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Accommodation Request .

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• About the company

  Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.,

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