• Job Description

  Req#: R0108217

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  Job Description

  The Takeda Summer Internship Program is a 12-week opportunity that provides exposure into one of the top global biotech companies. Throughout the program, you will gain hands-on experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting, expand your professional network, and develop a deeper understanding of how we serve our patients. This role is designed to challenge you and be influential to your future career.

  Program features include:

  • Assigned peer mentor to help introduce you to Takeda's culture and values

  • Participate in professional development and networking events (I.e., National intern day celebrations, resume workshops, coffee chats with senior leaders at the site, etc.)

  • Work in cross function teams and collaborate with seasoned professionals

  • Exposure to Takeda's technologies, products, and global environment

  What Past Quality Internships Have Looked Like:

  • Ensuring adequate adherence and deployment of quality systems such as batch record review, product release, change control, exception management, and product annual reviews

  • Analytical instrument qualification, assist in developing new assay control protocols, creation of scripts to help data integrity, automated email system for deviation and CAPA process

  • Slide deck creation for chemical labeling safety, participated in 5s workplace organization to increase efficiency and processes, updated job aids, yellow belt training, evaluation of ways to reduce water sampling, risk assessment reports, implement enhancements to existing Kanban systems, reduction of turn around time for invalid records

  Timeline of Program:

  • Two start dates: June 3rd or June 17th

  • Expected completion of the internship program is late August or early September, depending on start date

  What you bring to Takeda:

  • Must be pursuing an Associate’s, Bachelor's, or Master’s degree in a hard science or engineering discipline

  • Must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, or otherwise authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

  Mindsets & Behaviors:

  • Creates an environment that inspires an inclusive and diverse culture

  • Ability to prioritize projects and achieve exceptional outcomes

  • Comfortable working through ambiguity

  • Ability to promote change and encourage new ways of working

  • Proactively takes steps to learn and grow

  • Confidence working with data and emerging technology

  Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 25 lbs.

  • Combination of sedentary work and standing/walking observation

  Work Environment:

  • Depending on the department, you may work in controlled environments requiring special gowning. Gowning requirements include a wearing protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment.

  • May work in a cold, wet environment

  • Can work several shifts, including weekends

  • Work several shifts and overtime may be necessary

  • May be asked to work in a confined area

  • Some Clean Room and cool/hot storage conditions

  More about us:

  At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

  In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.

  The hourly pay rate range is $19.00 per hour - $28.00 per hour. The final pay rate offered for this internship may consider several factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education level, and experience.

  Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

  We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

  For Location:

  USA - MA - Lexington - BIO OPS

  U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

  $12.50 - $19.57

  The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage 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. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

  U.S. based employee s may be eligible for s hort - t erm incentives . U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

  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

  USA - MA - Lexington - BIO OPS

  Cambridge, MA, USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278

  Worker Type

  Employee

  Worker Sub-Type

  Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

  Time Type

  Full time

• About the company

  Hope and empathy. These two words are not often associated with pharmaceutical companies. But here at Takeda, our people are motivated to serve patients with integrity, respect, and empathy. Driven by our mission, we seek to bring hope of better health and a brighter future to those we impact. To do this, we focus on our chosen core therapeutic areas: Oncology Gastroenterology Neuroscience Develop life-saving vaccines No matter the region, business unit, function, or team, everyone at Takeda matters. Every one of our employees is a vital contributor to our bold, inspiring mission.

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