Intern the Otsuka Way 2025 Global Pharmacovigilance Strategy & Operations 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 Global Pharmacovigilance (GPV) organization is responsible for managing the risk-benefit and safety profiles of all Otsuka products. 

This individual will be working within the GPV Strategy and Operations group which works in conjunction with the functional areas within GPV to address all operational items within case management, aggregate reporting, Risk Management Plans, PV Health Authority responses and safety governance and ensure high compliance. 

Through this internship, the individual will gain an understanding of processing safety information that comes in for all of Otsuka’s product as well as an understanding of operational aspects of aggregate safety analysis in the PV department. 

This individual will be assigned to a project around safety information/reporting where they will gain an understanding of the regulations and assist with tasks on the project that will be assigned to them when the project has been setup. 

Qualifications 

Minimum: 

• By Fall 2025 candidate must be considered a/n Undergraduate or Graduate 

• Major or field of study - PharmD or RN 

• 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) 

• 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 work toward common goals.
Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

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.