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Takeda · 2 weeks ago

2026 Summer Internship Program: Operational Excellence Summer Intern

Thousand Oaks, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$21/hr - $46/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Takeda is a pharmaceutical organization that offers a Summer Internship Program focused on Operational Excellence. The Operational Excellence Summer Intern will gain practical experience in continuous improvement by supporting projects, data analysis, and process mapping while learning Lean methodologies and contributing to efficiency improvements.

BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist with process mapping, workflow documentation, and simple data analysis

Support problem-solving workshops and Kaizen events alongside OpEx team members

Prepare presentation materials to communicate findings and recommendations

Help identify improvement opportunities by observing and documenting current practices

Contribute to progress tracking and reporting on active OpEx initiatives

Shadow team members to learn how Lean and Six Sigma are applied in practice

Qualification

Lean methodologiesSix SigmaData analysisProcess mappingMicrosoft ExcelCommunication skillsTeamworkOrganizational skills

Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor degree

Interest in continuous improvement, process excellence, or problem-solving methods

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Comfortable working in a team-oriented environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, or similar tools (basic data analysis skills a plus)

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship

Must be currently enrolled in a degree program graduating December 2026 or later

Able to work full time 40 hours a week during internship dates

Benefits

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.