2026 Summer Internship Program : Medical Affairs - Field Intern

Medical Affairs Internship

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• Develop strong literature searching skills and critically evaluate published and unpublished clinical data.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

Internship Eligibility :

Program Highlights :

Applications will be accepted between October 31st - November 16th

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 : 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 :

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.