2026 Summer Internship Program : Medical Affairs - Field Intern

Description

The role will provide a broad understanding of the various roles and responsibilities within Medical Affairs. The internship will provide training activities that support company goals as well as developmental opportunities through broad-based hands-on experiences and mentorships which will integrate the interns into various medical strategic initiatives. Interns will gain experience within a focused Takeda therapeutic area through field medical teams and gain exposure to field medical excellence, focusing on leadership and career development. Upon completion, the interns will understand and be prepared for the challenges of a career in the pharmaceutical industry. The intern will be presented with a real problem for our field medical teams and will need to provide solutions for Medical Affairs that help drive medical strategy and tactics for the organization. The project will involve cross-functional collaboration, creating a strategic framework, engaging others for gaps and needs assessment, presenting to stakeholders, and additional competencies to ensure success.

How you will contribute :

Deadline-driven with a high level of organizational and planning skills

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and oral and written communication skills; he or she also has the ability to work well in teams, effectively manage projects, and present ideas clearly and concisely.

Global mindset to grow in a diverse work environment

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Train as a core member of the Medical Affairs team to assist in providing accurate, fair-balanced, evidence-based information to internal and external customers.

Contribute to multidisciplinary teams and build relationships across departments and functions (e.g., research, health economics and outcomes research, clinical drug development, marketing)

Train with cross-functional teams to assist with the execution of the strategic medical / research plans.

Gain insight into the various roles within Medical Affairs and other functional groups.

Support the medical team through various activities, training, and initiatives that are strategically aligned with medical priorities.

Develop strong literature searching skills and critically evaluate published and unpublished clinical data.

Improve written and verbal communication skills to communicate complex information to a variety of audiences.

In addition, the intern, in consultation with the internship supervisor, will develop and present one structured presentation relevant to internship project and activities.

What you bring to Takeda :

Must be a graduate level student pursuing either a PharmD, PhD, MD or master’s degree in science related field. Applicants must have completed at least 1 year of their graduate program.

This role will be primarily Remote

Minimum GPA 3.0 / 4.0

Experience performing searches of medical and scientific literature

Excellent leadership, oral, and written communication skills, teamwork, and professionalism are required for all internship positions

Global mindset to thrive in a diverse work environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

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 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 October 31st- November 16th

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation may bean 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 : Texas - Virtual

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

Locations

Texas - Virtual

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No