2026 U.S Summer Internship Program: Sleep Disorders Marketing Launch Intern

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Job Description

Join Takeda as the Sleep Disorders Franchise Marketing Launch Intern where you will be responsible for helping to develop and pull through marketing materials to prepare for a best-in-class launch. The Marketing Intern will partner with the broader team to develop and execute strategic marketing plans as part of the Orexin Brand Team, you will accomplish this through collaboration and strategic discussion with the end goal always being to win for patients. We are seeking a highly motivated Marketing Intern to support the launch of Oveporexton, a first-in-class orexin receptor 2 agonist, within Takeda’s Orexin Franchise. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative therapy aimed at redefining the standard of care for narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) patients. As part of the Marketing team, you will report to the Associate Director, Brand Strategy and HCP Marketing.  
 

Role Overview: 

• Own the ongoing development of HCP tactics by creating exceptional user experiences for the brand leading to the achievement of business goals and objectives.  

• Contribute to HCP campaign planning development, channel strategy, execution and measurement of campaigns for the Sleep Disorder franchise.  

• Build awareness through owned, earned and paid digital media channels, partnering with the Digital Team for best-in-class execution.  

• Ensure performance, integrity and measurability of marketing ecosystem across both branded and unbranded campaigns.  

• Develop measurement plans and continuously monitor campaigns performance across channels. Evaluate, test and optimize, report on campaigns performance and translate data into actionable insights to enhance customer experience.   

• Act as day-to-day lead in the implementation of key promotional materials, partnering with multiple internal stakeholders and external agencies.  

• Form and maintain strong partnerships with cross-functional business partners including Consumer Marketing, Digital Team, Communications, Advocacy, Patient Services, Market Access, DDT and Medical.  

• Manage agencies, holding them accountable to Takeda USBU policies, standards, timelines and budgets.   

• Manage annual promotional budget for projects within scope of responsibility.  

• Navigate campaigns through medical, legal, regulatory reviews.   

• Proactively recognize industry/competitive trends to identify brand growth opportunities and identify industry and internal best practices to build organizational capability.   

• Innovate and evaluate marketing opportunities and capabilities that support strategic imperatives.