2023 Summer Internship – Data Science Institute
Published | December 27, 2022 |
Location | Boston, United States of America |
Category | Data Science |
Job Type | Internship |
Description

About The Role
Job Description
At Takeda, we are committed to lifelong learning.
To that end, Takeda's summer internship program blends real world experience with an extensive overview of the pharmaceutical industry. Knowledgeable mentors will provide guidance as you gain professional hands-on experience to start your career or further develop in your expertise.
The summer internship program is a full-time commitment of 12 weeks in length and offers a unique perspective into a world-class pharmaceutical company. Our internship program also provides you the opportunity to network with people at Takeda through various planned events and activities.
Project Outline
The big picture is to develop the data engineering related services for helping scientists easier and better to discover and use data. With the newly-built Data Profiler and Data Hub platforms, more services and tools are desired to be added on, using platforms like Dataiku, Databricks, and etc. with AWS by Python or R.
This position will be hybrid.
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
- 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
- Proficient with one programming language, Python or R is preferred
Requirements / Qualifications
As stated above, Takeda is committed to lifelong learning opportunities. To that end, our internship program is open to currently enrolled students seeking early experiences and non-traditional candidates interested in making a career change and gaining new experience.
The requirements for these two groups of candidates are specified below
Candidates currently enrolled at an accredited university
- Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship (i.e., Takeda will not sponsor interns)
- Must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week), within core business hours (8 AM-5 PM), for a minimum of 12 weeks during the summer months
- Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0
- Undergraduate, Graduate, PhD, MD student with at least one year of university studies before internship
- Return to university for at least one semester post-internship
- Takeda does not provide student housing or housing stipends
Non-traditional candidates not currently enrolled at university
- Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship (i.e., Takeda will not sponsor interns)
- Must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week), within core business hours (8 AM-5 PM), for a minimum of 12 weeks during the summer months
- Must provide a cover letter explaining why you are seeking this internship, relevant experience that makes you a good candidate, and what you hope to achieve through the experience
- Strong preference for non-traditional candidates with some experience relevant to the desired intern role
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
Boston, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Time Type
Full time