2026 U.S Summer Internship Program: Global Oncology Early Patient Access Manager Intern

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Job Description

We are seeking a motivated graduate-level intern to join our Global Access team to lead a focused research project on the costs, timelines, and legal pathways for registering medicines in diverse countries. This work will directly inform global access planning, enabling our organization to supply medicines — even when not commercially launched — through compliant non-commercial mechanisms such as early access, compassionate use, and donation programs.

Over 12 weeks, the intern will design, populate, and validate a registration cost and pathway database for priority countries, and develop concise country one-pagers for rapid internal decision-making..

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Structure the Database

  • Develop a clear schema to capture: registration fees, GMP/site inspection costs, dossier requirements, timelines, reliance/harmonization opportunities, and maintenance/renewal fees.

  • Include legal pathways for non-commercial supply (named-patient, import waivers, donation frameworks, early access mechanisms).

• Research & Data Collection

  • Compile data from national regulatory authorities, WHO, regional harmonization bodies, and NGO procurement sources.

  • Engage internal Regulatory, Legal, and Access colleagues to validate findings.

  • Identify humanitarian or public health fee waivers and expedited pathways where available.

• Country Profiles & Pathway Summaries

  • Produce 1–2 page briefs per country summarizing cost structure, timelines, and legal supply options.

  • Flag opportunities and barriers to registering or supplying medicines outside of commercial launch.

• Cross-Link with Access Strategies (Light-Touch)

  • Summarize how tiered pricing, donations, or means-testing could align with identified legal pathways in LMIC settings.

  • Provide at least one case study where registration without commercialization has enabled long-term supply.

• Final Deliverables

  • Searchable, queryable registration cost & pathway database for 15–20 priority countries.

  • Set of country one-pagers.

  • Executive summary presentation with recommendations for next steps.

Internship Development Opportunities: 

• Hands-on experience in regulatory research and access pathway design.

• Deep understanding of how non-commercial supply routes can expand patient access.

• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Regulatory, Legal, Medical, and Access teams.

• A portfolio-ready tool that directly supports strategic decision-making for global patient access.

• Graduate student in public health, pharmacy, regulatory affairs, health policy, global health, or a related discipline.

• Strong analytical and data management skills; proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets (experience with databases a plus).

• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to distill complex regulatory information into clear, concise formats.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams.

• Interest in equitable access to medicines, regulatory science, and global health policy.

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  

• Takeda does not provide a housing stipend or relocation support for the U.S Summer Internship Program 

Program Highlights: 

• Hands-on experience with real projects and resp