2025 U.S Summer Internship Program: Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology -(Mechanistic Pharmacometrics) 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. 

At Takeda, we are committed to lifelong learning. To that end, Takeda's summer internship program blends real world experience with an extensive overview of the pharmaceutical industry. Knowledgeable mentors will provide guidance as you gain professional hands-on experience. The summer internship program is a full-time commitment of 12 weeks and offers a unique perspective into a world-class pharmaceutical company. Our internship program provides you with the opportunity to network with people at Takeda through various planned events and activities. 

How You Will Contribute:

The summer intern will join the Oncology Cell Therapy Precision and Translational Medicine team. You'll work on two broad projects:

• Development of a QSP model to Enable Preclinical to Clinical Translation of VD1-Gamma Delta Cell Therapies in Oncology and Autoimmune Conditions: Summer Intern will be leveraging literature, and real-world dataset(s) to accomplish this task
• Development of a QSP model to establish a Predictive Framework for Combination Strategy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Summer intern will be leveraging late phase clinical PK-PD-Translational Biomarker dataset(s) to come up with a platform model to explore different combinations in Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
   

Internship Development Opportunities:

• Learning to have a quantitative Mindset
• Develop as a scientist working in a cross-functional setting

Job Requirements:

• This position is hybrid requiring to be on site for 2-3 days a week in Cambridge, MA
• 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
• Must be a PhD Student with at least 1-2 years in within the PhD program. Preferred programs will be Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineer

• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal communication and writing skills

• Deadline-driven with an elevated level of organizational and planning skills

• Strong quantitative, analytical, problem solving and conceptual skills

• Proven record of accomplishment of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity

• Global mindset to grow in a diverse work environment

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 2025 or later
• The internship program is 10-12 weeks depending on the two start dates (June 2nd- Aug