2026 Summer Internship : R&D Supply Chain Intern / Lab Demand Planning and Inventory Operations

R&D Analytics And Supply Chain Intern

The US-based R&D Supply & Demand function within Takeda's R&D Business Operations supports lab operations across multiple Cambridge and Lexington Research and Pharmaceutical Sciences sites. The team ensures strategic supply planning, lab inventory and order management, and budget optimization to enable efficient delivery of lab consumables, chemicals, and critical reagents in support of Takeda's scientific community.

This internship combines elements of lab demand planning, digital systems, and inventory operations to support data-driven initiatives aligned with FY2026 goals. Projects include inventory data cleanup, inventory mapping, consumables flow modeling (chemicals focus), space planning, strategic inventory audits, cycle counts, and parameter adjustments to improve inventory accuracy and planning. Interns will also assist in developing analytics dashboards, creating visual training materials, and documenting new workflows to support forecasting, decision-making, and operational alignment across the R&D Supply & Demand team, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Research functions.

How You Will Contribute :

As an R&D Analytics and Supply Chain Intern, you will have the opportunity to :

• Clean and harmonize inventory data to support system optimization and 585 building readiness
• Map lab inventory and model space utilization across Cambridge and Lexington R&D sites
• Analyze consumables flow, with a focus on chemical usage and demand forecasting
• Conduct cycle counts and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Analyze and support slow-moving inventory management
• Develop and refine analytics dashboards to support operational decision-making
• Apply basic statistical modeling to support S&OP and standardize data formats across R&D functions

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Program Highlights :

Applications will be accepted between November 7 - November 30.

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 : Boston, MA 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.