2026 Summer Internship Program: Information Technology (IT) Intern

Company: Takeda
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description This role is an opportunity to utilize and correlate IT related skills learned in school in a setting that supports pharmaceutical manufacturing, namely in areas related to Quality, Manufacturing, and general user community support. The intern will have an opportunity to focus on one or two short-term IT projects to be completed and deployed within the assignment period of 3 months. How You Will Contribute: Develop a digital solution to automate or simplify an existing business process that can be deployed within the internship timeframe Attend and complete training required to utilize digital tools and solutions pertaining to the assigned project. Required to network and coordinate project and task related activities with colleagues and contacts in other departments like Quality and Manufacturing. Upon execution and/or deployment of assigned project(s), prepare a presentation to be presented to stakeholders and business partner Provide handover of the digital solution for corresponding local and/or Global IT teams to either further develop or maintain. Internship Development Opportunities: The intern will collaborate closely with seasoned IT professionals to enhance and optimize business processes Gain practical exposure to IT systems within a Pharmaceutical manufacturing facility Explore innovative approaches to tackling real-world engineering challenges within a manufacturing environment using complex computerized systems. Job Requirements: Current sophomore and junior year students strongly preferred or senior transferring to a masters or PHD program Applicants must be pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Biochemistry. This position requires full-time commitment, necessitating five days of on-site work at the Thousand Oaks facility each week. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a collaborative team member. Comfortable working in a clean room environment. Demonstrated knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point software Required skills/tools: Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt and basic hardware/peripheral usage Languages (all not required): Java, Python, HTML/CSS/SCSS, JavaScript/ReactJS, SQL, C# and C++ Preferred skills include: Power BI, RPA Automation, Power Automate, GitHub, SourceTree, ReactJS, NumPy, Axios, Firebase, FileZilla, Figma, Postman, Trello, Slack Internship Eligibility Mustbe 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 (May 26th-August 14th or June 15th- August 21st) The intern must be able to commit to one of thesetime frames Able to work full time40 hoursa 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 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. For Location: USA - CA - Los Angeles U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $21.00 - $46.00 The estimated hourly range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered will depend on the candidate’s school year/level to be entered following completion of internship.The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. U.S. internship benefits vary by location and may include: 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. EEO Statement Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law. Locations USA - CA - Los Angeles Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee) Time Type Full time Job Exempt No

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