2026 Summer Internship Program : Intern, US Medical Advertising & Promotion (Ad / Promo) Regulatory

Ad / Promo Regulatory Intern

The US Medical Advertising & Promotion Regulatory (Ad / Promo) team ensures that all promotional communications for Takeda's marketed pharmaceutical products meet FDA regulations and industry standards. The department provides strategic regulatory guidance to cross-functional partners to support compliant and effective commercial activities. In addition to reviewing promotional materials, the Ad / Promo team conducts regulatory research, tracks FDA enforcement trends, and drives process improvements.

The Ad / Promo Regulatory Intern will gain practical experience applying FDA regulations and guidance to pharmaceutical advertising and promotional activities. This role includes conducting regulatory research, supporting evaluation of promotional strategies, and assisting with key projects that impact marketed products. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional partners across Marketing, Medical, Legal, Compliance, Labeling and Regulatory Strategy.

How You Will Contribute :

As an Ad / Promo Regulatory Intern, you will learn how to apply broad FDA advertising and promotion concepts related to commercial communications and activities for marketed pharmaceutical products.

• Conducts in-depth regulatory research and analysis to assist Ad / Promo Regulatory team members in evaluating promotional strategies
• Develops a broad understanding of the responsibilities of key functions that are involved in or impact Ad / Promo, including Medical, Legal, Marketing, Compliance, Labeling and Regulatory Strategy
• May present regulatory topics at Ad / Promo Regulatory staff meetings and to cross-functional teams (e.g., FDA enforcement letters)
• Assists with US Medical Ad / Promo Regulatory projects as assigned
• Supports other Ad / Promo Regulatory team members as assigned, including evaluating metrics to measure and track the effectiveness and efficiency of the promotional review process

Internship Development Opportunities :

As an Ad / Promo Regulatory Intern, you will :

Job Requirements :

Internship Eligibility :

Program Highlights :

Applications will be accepted between November 7th - November 30th.

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 : Lexington, 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 :

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.