2023 PhD Summer Internship - US New Product Planning, Value & Evidence Generation

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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

Searching and evaluating literature, understanding of research methods/research design, statistical analysis/interpretation, ability to develop a scientific presentation, Excel and PowerPoint fluency

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

Graduate/PhD student with at least one year of university studies prior to starting the internship

Preferred majors: Clinical Psychology, Epidemiology, Health Science Research, and other research-related majors

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 research experience relevant to the desired intern role

Takeda does not provide student housing or housing stipends

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