2026 Summer Internship Program: Early-stage Drug Discovery – Liver diseases - Internship

Takeda • Boston, MA

3d • $21 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on three therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide. The LIVER Team within the Gastroenterology Drug Discovery Unit (GI² DDU) at Takeda is dedicated to advancing research and development related to liver diseases. Our focus is on identifying and developing innovative therapies to effectively treat various liver conditions. Our division-sponsored program offers students a valuable opportunity to work in an innovative and collaborative environment, where cross-functional research drives the discovery and development of novel therapeutic agents to benefit patients. Participants of the summer Internship at Liver team (GI² DDU), will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced setting, contributing to cutting-edge research projects, conducting preclinical research that leverage cutting-edge technology and data analytics. The program also provides diverse opportunities to collaborate within a matrixed organization and engage with scientists from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds.

Requirements

• Candidate must be pursuing a graduate degree in biology, pharmacology, or a related field with a strong interest in liver disease research and drug discovery.
• Experience with cell culture including immortalized cell lines, primary cell cultures, and multicellular or organoid culture models.
• Expertise in at least one of the following assay methods: ELISA, Western blot, qPCR, flow cytometry.
• This position requires full-time commitment, necessitating five days of on-site work.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a collaborative team member.
• 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 (May 26 th -August 14 th or June 15 th - August 21 st )
• 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

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Takeda researchers on several high-impact projects.
• Gain hands-on experience in preclinical research essential for drug discovery
• Learn how to design in vitro studies to investigate the mechanisms of action of potential drug targets
• Conduct benchwork under the supervision of experienced biology team leaders
• Analyze and interpret experimental results, and participate in discussions within small project teams
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses in written and/or oral form.

Benefits

• Paid sick time
• Civic Duty paid time off
• Participation at company volunteer events
• Participation at company sponsored special events
• Access to on-site f itness c enter (where a vailable )
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees