2026 Summer Internship Program: US Medical Affairs Oncology – Medical Excellence Intern

Role Summary

2026 Summer Internship Program: US Medical Affairs Oncology – Medical Excellence Intern

Responsibilities

• Organizational Insight: Evaluate USMAO‚Äôs structure, workflows, and resource allocation; propose alternatives for improved efficiency.
• Comparative Analysis: Assess alternative organizational models under different resource scenarios.
• Competency Alignment: Identify skill gaps against the Field Competency Model and prioritize development needs.
• Capability Building: Support creation of training resources, playbooks, and frameworks to address gaps.
• Tool Optimization: Evaluate adoption of USMAO tools and recommend improvements for consistency and usability.
• Stakeholder Integration: Incorporate HCP feedback into training and development planning.
• Impact Measurement: Contribute to defining metrics that demonstrate USMAO value and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• This position will be hybrid role out of the Cambridge, MA location.
• Currently pursuing a graduate degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, MPH, MBA, or related field).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to synthesize complex information.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Interest in organizational strategy, medical affairs, or healthcare operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.

Education

• Currently pursuing a graduate degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, MPH, MBA, or related field).

Additional Requirements

• 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.
• The internship program is 10-12 weeks depending on the two start dates.
• The intern must be able to commit to one of these time frames and 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.