2026 Summer Internship Program: Global Insights & Analytics MBA Intern, Immunology

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Job Description

Within Global Insights & Analytics (GIA), you’ll be part of the Global Product & Launch Strategy (GPLS) commercial group. The primary focus of GPLS is to shape the global product strategy journey for mid-to-late pipeline assets through to launch. The GIA is made up of strategic thought partners within GPLS who catalyze data-driven decision making through deep customer and competitive insights, robust analytics and broad market expertise to impact the lives of the patients we serve.

Zasocitinib (TAK-279) is an investigational next-generation, highly selective and potent oral allosteric tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibitor, which we believe has the potential to be an important oral treatment option for people with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, IBD (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), vitiligo and other immune-mediated inflammatory diseases.

The GIA Immunology MBA Intern will actively engage with the cross-functional and worldwide Zasocitinib team and shape the strategic commercial plans of an exciting and highly visible late-stage development program in Takeda.

How You Will Contribute:

As a Global Insights & Analytics MBA Intern, Immunology, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate…

• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal communication and writing skills, communicating to influence and inspire.

• Building collaborative relationships and effective connections with diverse stakeholders.

• Deadline-driven awareness with an elevated level of organizational, project management and presentation skills.

• Strong quantitative, analytical and conceptual skills.

• Objective problem solving.

• Global mindset to grow in a diverse work environment.

• GIA Core Competencies

  • Strategic Thinker: seeks to understand the knowledge gaps and needs and how they impact the business; demonstrates an inquisitive mind; optimizes engagement

  • Results Driver: delivers for the business through the effective management of internal and external resources; accountable; focuses on performance

  • Thought Partner: a collaborative and objective problem solver; inspiring communicator who influences organizational strategy

Internship Development Opportunities:

• Projects are intended to develop insights skills, provide a sense of ownership and illuminate the breadth and diversity of an Insights & Analytics role within a global healthcare organization. You will define, execute and make recommendations for a project related to timely Zasocitinib strategic business questions as well as one related to our ways of working and operational excellence within GIA. The projects will be presented to the cross-functional team at the end of the summer.

• Through these projects, you will gain valuable experience communicating your ideas to a broad audience, understanding the broader context of their work and how it contributes to the organization.

• Projects will enable you to learn how market research is conducted in a complex global model as well as industry guidelines and best practices from experts around the world. This project shows true international awareness and the complexity of successfully launching new products in a worldwide organization in a regulated industry.

• Receive direct managerial support and coaching from a GIA Lead with opportunities for mentorship from commercial colleagues and networking within Takeda.

Job Requirements:

• This position will be Hybrid (2-3 days/week in office) out of the Kendall Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA location

• Must be pursuing a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA), or similar area of study, through an accredited program. Bachelor’s degree required.

• Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship with Takeda.

• Operate with a high level of integrity; able to uphold the Takeda values of Patient, Trust, Reputation, Business (PTRB)

• Professional experience in life science consulting, healthcare, marketing or analytics preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications

• Experience conducting secondary “desk” based research, synthesizing learnings and making evidence-based recommendations strongly preferred.

• Experience conducting qualitative and/or quantitative primary market research strongly preferred.

• Currently authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Takeda does not provide sponsorship for internship positions.

• Available to work full-time (40 hours per week), within the core business hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm ET, for 10 to 12 weeks during the summer months.
  

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 26 th -August 14 th or June 15 th - August 21 st )

• The intern must be able to commit to one of these time frames

• Able to work full time 40 hou rs a wee k 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 31 st - November 16 th

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:

USA - MA - Cambridge - Binney St

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 locati on 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 f itness c enter (where a vailable )

• 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

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Locations

USA - MA - Cambridge - Binney St

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No

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