IT Intern

Job Description

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Takeda Pharmaceuticals is the direct employer offering this internship. It is a pharmaceutical manufacturing company committed to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities. Takeda’s internships are designed to be both educational and practical, aiming to help students apply their academic skills in a professional, biotech manufacturing environment. The company focuses on developing interns in areas specific to their education and teamwork skills, while exposing them to Takeda’s technologies, product lines, and global environment.

Job Description (IT Intern – Short-Term)

This is a short-term internship assignment for a qualified college student, primarily focusing on one or two IT projects that are to be completed and deployed within the assignment period of 3 months.

Internship Overview & Goals:

• Practical Application: The core purpose is to provide an opportunity to utilize and correlate IT-related skills learned in school within a setting that supports pharmaceutical manufacturing, specifically in areas related to Quality, Manufacturing, and general user community support.
• Skill Development: Interns will gain practical experience in applying their academic knowledge to real-world scenarios.
• Industry Understanding: Interns will develop a better understanding of the work environment in a specific role and how it contributes to a biotech manufacturing setting, preparing them for future careers in this field.
• Collaboration: The role offers opportunities to work with other interns and various departments within Takeda.
• Program Structure: The 12-week program challenges interns through daily responsibilities, participation in special projects, and involvement in a cross-functional community service project. Each intern is assigned a peer mentor to help them integrate into Takeda’s corporate culture and values.
• Development Commitment: Takeda is committed to developing interns through formal training and on-the-job experiences, focusing on areas relevant to their education and teamwork, and exposing them to Takeda’s technologies and global environment.

Key Responsibilities/Qualifications:

The intern will be expected to:
• Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of business reporting and analytics solutions, including dashboards and tools that enhance visibility into site operations and business processes.
• Support data preparation, cleaning, and transformation activities, and participate in building and testing data pipelines and workflows across data warehouse and pipeline management tools.
• Partner with cross-functional colleagues (e.g., Quality, Manufacturing, Business Excellence, IT) to gather reporting requirements and deliver actionable insights.
• Upon execution and/or deployment of assigned project(s), prepare a presentation to be delivered to stakeholders and business partners.
• Provide a handover of the digital solution for corresponding local and/or Global IT teams for further development or maintenance.

Job Requirements:

• Academic Performance: Strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
• Interpersonal & Team Skills: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, often cross-functional environment.
• Communication & Organization: Demonstrated excellent skills in oral and written communication, organization, and task prioritization.
• Work Ethic: Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Essential Software Skills: Demonstrated knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Required Skills/Tools: Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, and basic hardware/peripheral usage.
• Programming Languages (all not required, but beneficial): SQL, Python, HTML/CSS/SCSS, Dax, QlikScript, C#, and C++.
• Nice-to-Have Skills/Tools: Power BI, QlikSense, RPA Automation, Power Automate, GitHub, SourceTree, ReactJS, NumPy, Axios, Firebase, FileZilla, Figma, Postman, Trello, Teams.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current sophomore and junior year students are strongly preferred, or seniors transferring to a master’s or PhD program.
• Applicants must be pursuing a degree in Computer Sciences, Information Technology, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Biochemistry.

Internship Eligibility & Logistics:

• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship.
• Enrollment Status: Must be currently enrolled in a degree program, with a graduation date of December 2026 or later.
• Duration: The internship program is 10-12 weeks long.
• Start Dates: The intern must commit to one of two timeframes: May 26th – August 14th OR June 15th – August 21st.
• Work Schedule: Able to work full-time (40 hours a week) during the internship dates.
• Housing/Relocation: Takeda does not provide a housing stipend or relocation support for the U.S. Summer Internship Program.
• Application Window: Applications will be accepted between November 7th – January 2nd.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Location: The internship is located in USA – CA – Los Angeles.
• Hourly Wage: The estimated U.S. hourly wage range is $21.00 – $46.00. The actual hourly wage offered will depend on the candidate’s school year/level following the completion of the internship, and will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements.
• Internship Benefits (vary by location): May include paid sick time, Civic Duty paid time off, participation in company volunteer events and special events, access to on-site fitness centers (where available), and a Commuter Benefit to offset work-commute expenses for public transportation or parking.