2025 U.S Summer Internship Program: R&D External Business Management - Contracts Data Quality and Standardization Intern

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Job Description

Takeda has been translating science into breakthrough medicines for 240 years. Every step of the way, our teams have worked together to tackle some of the most challenging problems in drug discovery and development. Today, we’re a driving force behind innovative therapies that make a lasting difference to millions of patients around the world. 

In R&D, all of our history and potential comes together in an environment that welcomes diversity of thought and amplifies every voice. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll play a key role in bringing our rich pipeline of products forward to help patients. Come join a team that’s earned trust for more than two centuries, and find out how advancing transformative therapies at Takeda will shape your bright future. 

Job Description:

The goal of this internship position is:

• Understanding data needs to support efficient management of MSAs

• Proficiently performing MSA data cleansing and standardization (e.g., removing duplicates, sanitization), assessing data quality, and eliminating irrelevant data

• Collaborate with team members in charge of developing technology solutions that require good data quality

How you will Contribute:

• Liaise with the External Business Management (EBM) team and partner functions to understand the contracting process and data availability requirements

• Develop a process for efficient data cleansing, leveraging innovative solutions where relevant

• Test and ensure data accuracy, develop and oversee User Acceptance Testing

• Partner with EBM training lead and partner with other R&D contracting support teams for best-practices, knowledge and solutions sharing

• Provide qualitative and quantitative input data to External Business Management function regarding solution efficiency and adoption

Internship Development Opportunities:

Through this assignment, the EBM Contracts data cleansing and standardization intern will gain first hand insight on Takeda R&D organization and outsourced services to support drug development.
The intern will learn about contractual and regulatory requirements, as well transacting activities, related systems and financial / business impacts.
The intern will work in close collaboration with the entire EBM team to understand requirements, develop, test and implement solutions
The intern will gain experience building relationship and collaborating effectively with other Takeda partner functions

Job Requirements:

• This position will be Hybrid and require 2-3 days in the Cambridge office per week.
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in science, business administration, Contract Law, or technology
• Proven track record of independently accomplishing tasks from initiation through close out, including proactive follow-up with stakeholders to ensure completion, with deep attention to details
• Understanding of Healthcare Compliance, including U.S. Federal Sunshine Act, and general contracting processes and systems
• Basic understanding of computer skills including MS Office (PowerPoint, Words, Excel)
• Internet skills including use of e-mails, group messaging and information gathering
• Highly reliable and a strong team player
• Flexible with an attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

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 progra