Intern the Otsuka Way 2025 - Quality Control and Analytical Services Intern

Job Summary :

Otsuka’s internship program, Intern the Otsuka Way (InTOW), offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop critical skills while contributing to meaningful projects. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals, learn about the complexities of the pharmaceutical industry, and gain insights into potential career paths. By combining practical experience with professional development, our program prepares interns for future success. Our internship program also includes instructor led trainings, a leadership engagement series, as well as insightful lunch and learns. 

Otsuka is a dynamic organization where motivated individuals come together to create new products for better health. We're driven by our purpose: defying limitations to improve lives. 

Deadline to apply: January 31, 2025.  

Interviews and offers: February through March 2025. 

Duration of internship: May 19, 2025, through August 11, 2025.  

Job description:

•  The Quality Control and Analytical Services Department manages the testing activities for OAPI/OPDC’s commercial, clinical, and MSRD development products. We are seeking a detail-oriented intern who can assist with the daily activities and actively contribute to department projects focused on process improvements.   

• Review analytical data from the contract laboratories for completeness and adherence to Otsuka requirements under close direction of a project manager.   

• Collaborate with QC Project Managers and other Otsuka team members to inventory vendor Confidentiality and Disclosure Agreements (CDAs) and Master Service Agreements (MSAs) utilized by OPDC QC.   

• Compile contract laboratory Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) data. Analyze for trends and identify opportunities for improvement.   

• Project Initiative: Analysis of business KPIs to optimize Contract Laboratory utilization.  

• Perform a thorough analysis of the business metrics collected for contract laboratories and identify the strengths of each vendor. Assess the metrics collected and identify opportunities for improvement with respect to KPI attribute reporting. 

Qualifications 

Minimum: 

• By Fall 2025 candidate must be considered a/n [Junior level/3rd Year] (e.g. undergraduate junior or above; master’s student; undergraduate senior or master’s student) 

• Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy Actively enrolled in an accredited college or university following the potential internship.

• Can commit to full duration of internship program.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Relevant coursework or experience 

• Strong technical skills (e.g., software proficiency, data analysis, excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Experience with MS Office, especially MS Excel. Experience with Monday.com is beneficial but not a requirement.  

• Excellent oral and written communication skills  

• Good organization skills 

• Demonstrates behaviors aligned with the Otsuka Corporate Brand including Perseverance, Unconventional Thinking, and Humility.

• Demonstrate ability to work in a team environment.

• Demonstrate ability to think creatively to solve complex problems.

• Exhibits eagerness to learn and ability to learn quickly.

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