2023 PhD Summer Internship - Global Evidence & Outcomes (Oncology)

Role Details

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Job Description

About the role:

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 internship will provide a first-hand opportunity to learn about epidemiology and real-world evidence contribution in the pharmaceutical industry setting and gain practical experience in leveraging real world data/evidence to advance drug development and commercialization in the oncology field. The intern will contribute to high-impact meaningful outcomes research or epidemiology studies that identify patient-centered unmet needs.

Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of a preceptor, the intern will be working on an epidemiology project based on the experience/interest of the intern and needs of GEO Oncology team. Responsibilities may include the following activities:

• Conducting a literature search to identify, abstract, and summarize evidence on natural history, biomarker distributions, and treatment landscapes in oncology

• Designing epidemiological studies and leveraging in-house databases of claims, electronic medical records, or other types of real-world data to support clinical feasibilities

• Evaluating internal and external data sources to understand data availability, data quality, data access, etc

• Understanding the evidence gap and data needs from different stakeholders

• Participating in group discussions within GEO, and collaborating with cross functional team members

• Preparing the presentation slide deck and drafting reports

Results from this work during the internship will be presented at GEO meetings and summarized as a report.

The internship is a hybrid position.

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

• Strong background and foundation in epidemiological methods

• Experience in oncology research and observational studies, and conducting literature reviews is highly desirable

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

• PhD 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

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Locations

Massachusetts - Virtual

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time Type

Full time

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