2026 Summer Internship Program: Project Management, Lead Support Intern

Takeda • Lexington, MA

1d • $21 - $46 • Hybrid

About The Position

The MA Bio Ops Project Management Office (PMO) plays a crucial role in ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and align with strategic objectives . The PMO oversees project planning, resource allocation, and risk management while facilitating communication between various stakeholders. By establishing standardized processes and methodologies, the PMO enhances project visibility and accountability, ultimately driving continuous improvement in operational performance and compliance with regulatory standards. This structured approach helps ensure the timely delivery of high-quality biologics to meet patient needs. The Project Management, Lead Support roll is tasked with ensuring that site PMO programs are in line with the site's strategies. This position involves outlining site program roadmaps and managing local execution to make sure that site-specific initiatives are carried out in alignment with the company's overall objectives . The Portfolio Lead collaborates with cross-functional teams, builds relationships with stakeholders, and ensures that site programs have set timelines and deliver their intended value. This role supports intricate interconnected programs that deliver capabilities for site strategic goals. It requires strong leadership skills, comprehension of network business needs, and the ability to navigate complex, interrelated site programs. The Portfolio Lead serves as the main point of contact for key stakeholders, define program timelines, program value capture, and reporting performance to leadership .

Requirements

• This position will be a hybrid role out of the Lexington, MA l ocation
• Should be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in an Engineering or Science degree field .
• Ability to be nimble, maintain a positive outlook, and remain composed under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to bridge technical and business disciplines.
• Proven organizational and time management skills to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional and matrixed team environment.
• Ability to analyze and organize information logically.
• Experience with troubleshooting, problem-solving, and risk assessment/mitigation.
• Comfortable making risk-based recommendations based on science, data, or relevant experience.
• Ability to provide strategy, direction, and leadership including workload planning, prioritization, organization, and coordination for program team .
• Excellent team management and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management through written and verbal communications.
• Works on problems of diverse scope and exercises judgment within defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Independently and collaboratively work on projects of complex scope.
• Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making.
• 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

• Alignment with Site Strategies : Ensures that site PMO programs align with the site's strategic objectives , contributing to the overall success of the organization.
• Program Roadmap Development : Outlines and manages the execution of site program roadmaps, ensuring initiatives are carried out effectively and efficiently.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Works with various departments such as Supply Chain, QA, QC, and Finance to ensure program deliverables are aligned and integrated across functions.
• Stakeholder Management : Acts as the main point of contact for key stakeholders, facilitating communication and ensuring alignment across all levels of the organization.
• Performance Reporting : Develops and presents program performance reports to senior leadership, providing insights into successes, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Resource Management : Anticipates functional resource requirements and secures commitment from stakeholders for resource participation on key initiatives.

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