2026 Summer Internship Program: Risk Management and Organ Toxicity Intern

Company: Takeda
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: January 8, 2026

Job Description:

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description Risk Management, Organ Toxicity and Benefit Risk Center of Excellence (RiMOT&BR CoE) is part of the Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance (PSPV) department and plays a critical role in advising product teams concerning theoretical, potential or identified risks for medicinal product under development or on the market PSPV ensures the safety of patients within clinical trials and after the medicinal product is marketed which is the RiMOT& BR CoE responsibility to ensure the benefits of the medicinal product outweigh the risks to the patient. RiMOT&BR works across product teams, cross functionally, and world-wide to optimize the benefit risk profile of each product and ensuring the safety of the patient. The intern will work within the risk management and organ toxicity areas to evaluate the global strategies compared to the various local operating company (LOC) strategies. LOCs are the part of the business that are located around the world covering either a region or specific country requirements. The intern will help investigate to identify trends within and between LOCs as well as help with the strategy to optimize efforts globally. How You Will Contribute Analyze Takeda local risk management strategies against global risk management strategy Identify trends in risk management and organ toxicity activities across countries and/or regions Make recommendations based on analysis findings and present recommendations Perform literature searches for relevant risk management and organ toxicity related topics such as evaluation of risk evaluation and mitigation strategies and additional risk minimization measures, useability testing of prescriber/patient educational materials, implementation sciences, etc. Create educational training resources and journal clubs under the direction of supervisor Provide operational support for the Risk Management and Organ Toxicity Center of Excellence such as meeting scheduling, completion and distribution of minutes, etc. Perform other duties as defined in standard operation procedures or requested by supervisor Internship Development Opportunities The intern will gain a deep understanding on patient safety and the appropriate regulatory guidances The intern will collaborate with other PV related stakeholders both internal (e.g., Product teams, Local Operating Companies) and externally (e.g., Consortia) The intern will be mentored in planning and executing milestones contributing to PV project successes The intern will gain experience with global regulatory requirements surrounding good pharmacovigilance practices during audit/inspection preparation and execution Job Requirements Graduate student: PhD, MD, PharmD with completion of a minimum of one year of university studies. This position will be remote 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 weeksdepending 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 November 18th - December 7th 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: USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500 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. Locations USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500 Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee) Time Type Full time Job Exempt No It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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