2026 Summer Internship Program: Clinical Site Startup & Engagement Team

Takeda

2d • $21 - $46 • Remote

About The Position

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 Clinical Site Startup & Engagement’s vision is to expand Takeda’s operational capabilities and drive effective, proactive global clinical-trial planning and management. Through strategic advancements in clinical research and development, CSSE aims to introduce greater efficiencies that make Takeda a preferred partner for sites, fostering a collaborative environment and enabling a more efficient delivery of Takeda’s pipeline. CSSE’s mission is to work collaboratively, with both internal and external partners, to deliver best-in-class trial execution, identify innovative ideas and employ business process excellence to compliment strategic growth and positively impact cycle time, quality, compliance, and resource utilization. Role Overview: The interns will support the current and future fiscal year business efforts for the Clinical Site Startup & Engagement team in the following departments: Feasibility and Trial Equity Study Start-Up Patient Recruitment & Retention Interns will have the opportunity to partner with other business units (Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Legal, Field Medical, R&D Health Equity, etc.) that regularly collaborate in the support of business goals. Interns will develop their knowledge of the R&D process by shadowing CSSE colleagues. This will include attending trial team meetings and strategy sessions, as well as meeting with vendors and our CRO partners. Interns will be expected to present a conclusionary presentation highlighting their experience and sharing learnings.

Requirements

• This position will be fully remote
• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing, natural & physical sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, etc.), biostatistics, mathematics, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, gender studies, ethnic cultural studies, world culture, health education, nursing, medical sciences, pre-pharmaceutical studies or pharmaceutical science
• Must have mid-level proficiency with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), compiling statistics, database management, quantitative & qualitative research, basic project planning, research, and basic technical writing
• 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

Responsibilities

• Feasibility Support the identification of the competitive landscape for a given trial/indication
• Study Start-Up Review the documents Study Start-Up is responsible for tracking Support the tracking of reportable metrics
• Patient Recruitment & Retention Support the Patient Recruitment and Retention strategy development with a focus on identifying successful methods for effective clinical trial messaging and tactics that will resonate with a broad segment of the population.
• Trial Equity Support the development of a global diversity strategy Support includes but not limited to data aggregation related to the demographics of disease, support trial teams with researching local community-based partnerships and assisting in maintaining the D&I in Clinical Trials resource database (store on SharePoint).
• Develop their knowledge of the R&D process by shadowing CSSE colleagues in their support of at least 1 trial.
• Collect external communications related to D&I in Clinical Trials to help build their personal acumen.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern