2025 U.S Summer Internship Program: Drug Product Development (Pediatric Dosage Forms) Intern

The Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharm Sci) organization is an integral part of global R&D at Takeda, translating science into therapeutic products for patients. When you join Pharm Sci, you become part of a team dedicated to bringing our products to life for our patients through innovation, dedication and talent while minimizing environmental impact. 

We work as a member of Takeda’s Global Program Team (GPT) and take full ownership of Chemistry, Manufacturing & Control (CMC) activities — driving product development from bench to bedside. 

The Pharm Sci team focuses on executing and enhancing business processes and partnering with key stakeholders and industry leaders to boldly deliver an increasingly complex portfolio. Always looking through a sustainability lens to protect our planet, we are embracing new ways of working, excelling in our data and digital transformation, building differentiated capabilities (CMC Acceleration), delivering innovative medical devices, and advancing an inclusive, innovative culture. 

It is an exciting time to be in Pharm Sci. Join our journey and change the lives of patients! 

Job Description:

As a hands-on technical role, the intern will carry out the small-scale drug product development activities for synthetic molecules at our internal labs.  They will design and develop age-appropriate dosage forms (e.g., soft chewable tablets/orally disintegrating tablets and mini tablets) for pediatric patients using model drug candidates.  This internship position will be laboratory-based in Cambridge, MA. 

The intern will carry out small scale product development activities using conventional and novel excipients (e.g., co-processed excipients) to develop soft chewable tablets or fast disintegrating tablets for pediatric use.  In addition, evaluate these formulation blends and tablets using various physical characterization tests (e.g., bulk/tap density, flow, hardness, friability, tensile strength etc.) and also assess their disintegration and dissolution behavior.

The intern will have the opportunity work with and present to members of the Drug Product group and other team members within R&D.

The intern will follow the cGLP principles to capture the experimental procedures and the subsequent data that was generated.

Internship Development Opportunities:

Intern will have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that play a crucial role in shaping the unmet needs of pediatric patients. This experience will not only allow you to apply your technical knowledge but also empower you to showcase your analytical strength and creative problem-solving skills.

Job Requirements:

• This position will be Fully Onsite and require 4+  days in the Cambridge office per week.
• Basic understanding of computer skills including MS Office (PowerPoint, Words, Excel)
• Internet skills including use of e-mails, group messaging and information gathering
• Highly reliable and a strong team player
• Flexible with an attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be Currently enrolled in a M.S. or Ph.D. program in a related scientific discipline (e.g., Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering etc.) is required.  Any experience in Product Development in the Pharmaceutical industry would be desired.  

• Internship Eligibility

• 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 2025 or later
• The internship program is 10-12 weeks depending on the two start dates (June 2nd- August 22nd) or (June 16th - August 29th)
  • The intern must be able to commit to one of these time frames
• Able to work full time 40 hours a week during internship dates
• Takeda does not provide a housing stipend or relocation support for the U.S Summer Internship Program

 Program Highlights:

• Hands-on experience with real projects and responsibilities
• Dedicated mentorship program pairing interns with experienced professionals
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals and fellow interns
• Internship events focused on professional and skills development
• Exposure to multiple business areas or departments within a Pharmaceutical Organization

Applications will be accepted between January 6th and January 31st

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation may bean 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.