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Job Description

Plasma-Derived Therapies Drug Product Development team delivers high-quality drug product for high patient impact, through their strong expertise in formulation development, drug-device combination product, and drug-device compatibility in close collaboration with the Medical Device team  

 
How You Will Contribute: 

The candidate will 

Lead database development for qualified devices in Takeda's Plasma Derived Therapy portfolio 

Build a meaningful database structure/format, investigating, and summarizing the historical knowledge in Takeda for device qualification 

Collect device information from global device vendors  

Collaborate with Takeda internal and external stakeholders.   

 

Internship Development Opportunities: 

The summer intern will gain broader knowledge on device qualification for Pharm industry, with high exposure to stakeholders and external device leading vendors. 

 Job Requirements: 

Basic knowledge of biomedical / device engineering or Pharmaceutical Sciences 

Familiarity with drug administration system devices,  

Familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools 

Project management skills 

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 pursuing a Undergraduate, Graduate, or PhD Degree in Medical Device Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Material Sciences 

This position will be Hybrid and require 2-3 days in the Lexington office per week. 

 

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- August 29th) or (June 16th - August 22nd  

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 responsibilities 

Dedicated mentorship program pairing interns with experienced professionals 

Networking opportunities with industry professionals and fellow interns 

Internship events focused on professional and skills development  

Exposure to multiple business areas or departments within a Pharmaceutical Organization 

 

Applications will be accepted between December 18th and January 10th  

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary 

We understand compensation may be an important factor as you consider an internship opportunity. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. 

For Location:

Lexington, MA

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$21.00 - $46.00

The estimated hourly range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered will depend on the candidate’s school year/level to be entered following completion of internship.  The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. 

 

U.S. internship benefits vary by location and may include: 

 Paid sick time 

Civic Duty paid time off 

Participation at company volunteer events  

Participation at company sponsored special events  

Access to on-site fitness center (where available) 

Commuter Benefit: To offset your work-commute expenses, Takeda provides U.S. employees with a fixed monthly subsidy to be used for either public transportation (transit) or parking.  

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

LocationsLexington, MA

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypePaid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time TypeFull time

Job Exempt

No