2025 U.S Summer Internship Program: Data Insights and Quality Intern - Military Veterans

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Job Description

As a Data Quality and Visualization Intern, you will play a vital role in supporting the Data Quality and Data Visualization Manager within the US Business Unit Commercial team. This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in both data quality management and data visualization practices within the pharmaceutical sector, enhancing data reliability, accuracy, and accessibility for business insights and decision-making.

How You Will Contribute:

• Collaborate on Data Quality Initiatives: Work closely with the Data Quality Manager to implement data quality checks, track data accuracy, and ensure consistency across data sources. You will learn to evaluate data for completeness, validity, and integrity, and use best practices to enhance data quality.
• Assist in Data Cleaning and Transformation: Support data cleaning, validation, and transformation efforts to ensure accurate and reliable data is available for analysis. You will work with datasets to identify and resolve data anomalies, inconsistencies, and errors, learning essential data preparation techniques along the way.
• Create Data Visualizations and Reports: Collaborate on the design and development of data visualizations using tools like Tableau and Power BI. You will help create clear, impactful visuals and dashboards that enable stakeholders to understand trends, patterns, and insights within the data.
• Support Data Governance Strategies: Gain insights into data governance frameworks and assist in documentation related to data lineage, data definitions, and data ownership. You will learn how data governance principles can support data quality, compliance, and secure data use.
• Collaborate on Cross-Functional Projects: Engage with multiple teams within the business unit to understand their data needs and provide data quality and visualization support. You will gain experience working on projects that involve different stakeholders, offering a holistic view of data’s impact on business outcomes.
• Contribute to Data Quality Documentation: Assist in creating and maintaining documentation for data quality processes, standards, and guidelines. You will help ensure that data quality procedures are transparent and accessible to team members, supporting effective data governance.
• Participate in Data Quality Audits and Reporting: Support the team in conducting data audits and preparing reports on data quality metrics. You will have the opportunity to learn about data quality KPIs and gain skills in assessing and reporting data quality improvements over time.

Internship Development Opportunities:

• Practical Experience: Exposure to real-world data quality and visualization projects, gaining hands-on experience in data assessment and quality monitoring
• Mentorship and Networking: Direct mentorship from a Data Quality and Data Visualization Manager, along with opportunities to connect with other professionals in the pharmaceutical data field
• Skill-Building: Develop technical skills in data quality assessment, data transformation, and visualization, learning industry-standard tools and best practices
• Project Ownership: Take responsibility for small data quality or visualization projects, from design to implementation, providing practical project management experience

Job Requirements:

• This is a hybrid position located in Cambridge, MA
• Candidates must be currently enrolled in bachelor’s program graduating December 2025 or later
• Pursuing a degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
• Basic knowledge of data quality frameworks, ETL processes, and data warehousing
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Proficiency in SQL and/or Python for data manipulation
• Understanding of data governance principles and best practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail with a commitment to data integrity
   

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 accepted between December 18th and January 12th

For Location:

Cambridge, MA

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$21.00 - $46.00

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

Cambridge, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No