2026 Summer Internship Program: Biophysical Modeling Intern
About The Position
The Oncology Modeling group under Drug Metabolism, Pharmacokinetics and Modeling (DMPK&M) is part of the Quantitative Pharmacology and Translational Sciences function, responsible for modeling support in drug discovery and development. How You Will Contribute: As an Oncology Modeling Intern, you will have the opportunity to: Apply biophysics, statistical, and transport phenomena modeling concepts to oncology and drug discovery and development. Collaborate with DMPK&M, Oncology Drug Discovery, and clinical colleagues to identify strategies and data requirements for model development. Internship Development Opportunities: Learn how to apply biophysics knowledge from academia to real-world R&D challenges. Potentially publish or present a poster based on modeling work completed during the internship.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program in biophysics, physics, engineering, mathematics, or a related field.
- Strong background in mathematical modeling of biological systems, biophysics, statistics (knowledge of statistical mechanics is a plus), transport phenomena (conservation law PDEs and stochastic PDEs).
- Competency in coding in Matlab, Python, or R is required.
- Track record of publications and/or conference presentations.
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and planning abilities.
- Demonstrated teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- 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 26th-August 14th or June 15th- August 21st)
- 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
- Proficiency with systems modeling approaches such as differential equations, stochastic, or other mechanistic modeling approaches is preferred.
- Experience with transport in crowded/complex environments, immunology, image analysis, and quantification assays (e.g., flow cytometry, IHC) is a bonus.
Responsibilities
- Apply biophysics, statistical, and transport phenomena modeling concepts to oncology and drug discovery and development.
- Collaborate with DMPK&M, Oncology Drug Discovery, and clinical colleagues to identify strategies and data requirements for model development.
- Learn how to apply biophysics knowledge from academia to real-world R&D challenges.
- Potentially publish or present a poster based on modeling work completed during the internship.
Benefits
- 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
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
