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Takeda · 2 days ago

2026 Summer Internship Program: Project Management, Lead Support Intern

Lexington, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$21/hr - $46/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Takeda is a pharmaceutical company that focuses on improving the health of patients. The Project Management, Lead Support Intern will support the MA Bio Ops Project Management Office by ensuring site PMO programs align with strategic objectives, managing program roadmaps, and facilitating cross-functional collaboration.

BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Ensures that site PMO programs align with the site's strategic objectives, contributing to the overall success of the organization

Outlines and manages the execution of site program roadmaps, ensuring initiatives are carried out effectively and efficiently

Works with various departments such as Supply Chain, QA, QC, and Finance to ensure program deliverables are aligned and integrated across functions

Acts as the main point of contact for key stakeholders, facilitating communication and ensuring alignment across all levels of the organization

Develops and presents program performance reports to senior leadership, providing insights into successes, challenges, and opportunities for improvement

Anticipates functional resource requirements and secures commitment from stakeholders for resource participation on key initiatives

Qualification

Stakeholder ManagementProject ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationPerformance ReportingResource ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingTeam ManagementDecision Making

Required

Should be pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in an Engineering or Science degree field

Ability to be nimble, maintain a positive outlook, and remain composed under pressure

Excellent oral and written communication skills to bridge technical and business disciplines

Proven organizational and time management skills to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional and matrixed team environment

Ability to analyze and organize information logically

Experience with troubleshooting, problem-solving, and risk assessment/mitigation

Comfortable making risk-based recommendations based on science, data, or relevant experience

Ability to provide strategy, direction, and leadership including workload planning, prioritization, organization, and coordination for program team

Excellent team management and presentation skills

Ability to communicate effectively with senior management through written and verbal communications

Works on problems of diverse scope and exercises judgment within defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

Independently and collaboratively work on projects of complex scope

Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making

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.