2026 Summer Internship: R&D Supply Chain Intern/Lab Demand Planning and Inventory Operations

Takeda • Boston, MA

16d • $21 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

The US-based R&D Supply & Demand function within Takeda’s R&D Business Operations supports lab operations across multiple Cambridge and Lexington Research and Pharmaceutical Sciences sites. The team ensures strategic supply planning, lab inventory and order management, and budget optimization to enable efficient delivery of lab consumables, chemicals, and critical reagents in support of Takeda’s scientific community. This internship combines elements of lab demand planning, digital systems, and inventory operations to support data-driven initiatives aligned with FY2026 goals. Projects include inventory data cleanup, inventory mapping, consumables flow modeling (chemicals focus), space planning, strategic inventory audits, cycle counts, and parameter adjustments to improve inventory accuracy and planning. Interns will also assist in developing analytics dashboards, creating visual training materials, and documenting new workflows to support forecasting, decision-making, and operational alignment across the R&D Supply & Demand team, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Research functions.

Requirements

• This position will be Fully Onsite (4+ days/week in office) out of the Cambridge, MA or Lexington, MA location
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related fields
• Familiarity with inventory systems and supply chain principles
• Proficiency in Excel with basic Power BI for data analysis and visualization preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for documentation and audits
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate across teams
• Curiosity and initiative to explore data patterns, propose improvements, and contribute to operational efficiency
• 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

• Clean and harmonize inventory data to support system optimization and 585 building readiness
• Map lab inventory and model space utilization across Cambridge and Lexington R&D sites
• Analyze consumables flow, with a focus on chemical usage and demand forecasting
• Conduct cycle counts and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Analyze and support slow-moving inventory management
• Develop and refine analytics dashboards to support operational decision-making
• Apply basic statistical modeling to support S&OP and standardize data formats across R&D functions

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