2026 Summer Internship Program: Quality Digital (Quality Systems & Validation) Intern

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Job Description

At Takeda, Quality has always been a priority for us, throughout our long history. Today, what we do in Global Quality touches every part of our diverse organization. It’s reflected in our end-to-end Quality Management System that encompasses R&D, Manufacturing & Distribution, Commercial, Vaccines and our BioLife Plasma collection network. When you’re a part of our team, you’ll do meaningful work that makes an impact on the lives of patients. Learn more about us and explore the opportunities to build a remarkable career.

As a member of the Quality Systems & Validation team, you will provide technical and scientific support focusing on developing process data analytics/visualization tools to enhance monitoring and decision-making in Quality. The role includes creating automated dashboards and visualization methods to streamline data presentation, enable real-time trend identification, and improve process understanding. By building and applying these tools, you will also contribute to strengthening process robustness, efficiency, and compliance while supporting routine activities.
 

How You Will Contribute:

Duties will include the following, under the manager's supervision

• Creating and improving upon Spotfire, Qlik and Power BI dashboards to automate process data presentation

• Contribute to team discussions under data visualization and proper data assessment

• Share knowledge about the data analytics/visualization tools created for long-term sustainability

• Assist in analyzing complex technical problems, then finding and implementing solutions.

Internship Development Opportunities:

• Hands-on exposure to Quality processes, in many different units, such as Quality Systems, Quality Compliance and Quality Control

• Application of process data analytics to monitor quality performance, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making.

• Practical understanding of working in a regulated Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment, including compliance and documentation requirements.

• Collaboration with cross-functional teams within Quality to support process improvements

• Experience translating technical data and findings into clear, actionable reports and presentations.

Job Requirements:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelors or a Master’s in Engineering or a related discipline

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in data analysis and visualization

• Understanding of programming languages (e.g. Python and VBA)

• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team and communicate technical findings clearly.

• A passion for science and an interest in careful investigation and creative, analytical thinking.

• This position will be Hybrid and require 2-3 days per week in our Lexinton, MA office

Internship Eligibility  

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship  

• Must be currently enrolled in a degree program graduating December 2026 or later  

• The internship program is 10-12 weeks depending on the two start dates (May 26th-August 14th or June 15th- August 21st)   

• The intern must be able to commit to one of these time frames   

• Able to work full time 40 hours a week during internship dates   

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