2026 Summer Internship Program: Parenteral Drug Product Development Intern

Takeda • Lexington, MA

1d • $21 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

Takeda is a global, values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader headquartered in Japan, committed to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet. Within Takeda, the Parenteral Drug Product Development (PDPD) group is responsible for formulation development of synthetic and protein therapeutics from animal toxicity study to human clinical trials as well as commercial launch. The group is also responsible for the development of final drug products as well as developing and scaling manufacturing processes to global manufacturing sites. The summer intern will work with members of the parenteral drug product development group to plan, execute, and analyze laboratory experiments to develop an overall understanding of protein formulation, stability and manufacturing process. The intern will focus on but not limited to the understanding and quantifying interaction between various surfactants and protein biologics using QCM. Through the project, the intern will gain extensive hands-on experience on biophysical and biochemical characterization techniques for biologics including: QCM, Zeta potential, ultraviolet–visible (UV), and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, light scattering, light obscuration, and microflow imaging. The intern will also have the opportunity to gain knowledge of laboratory equipment and experience with method development.

Requirements

• Hands-on laboratory experience (from previous internship, research lab, coursework)
• Ability to develop and complete experiments independently
• Strong communication skills to convey data
• A candidate working towards their BS degree or graduate degree (MS or PhD) in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, and Biological Sciences related is preferred.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge about protein structure, stability, kinetics, and statistics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate alternative surfactants to polysorbates among FDA approved excipient list
• Examine protein-surfactant interaction mechanism
• Develop methods for characterizing protein-surfactant interaction
• Cooperate and confirm experiment results using orthogonal methods
• Help with Takeda project related study

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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