2026 Summer Internship Program: Operational Excellence Summer Intern

Takeda Pharmaceuticals • Thousand Oaks, CA • 1d ago

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Job Description

Operational Excellence (OpEx) is a disciplined approach to achieving sustainable improvements in performance by embedding continuous improvement into daily operations. It applies Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methods to eliminate waste, reduce variation, and streamline processes. More than tools, OpEx builds a culture of accountability and problem-solving, where employees at all levels contribute to delivering value, improving quality, and enabling consistent, reliable, and efficient operations.

The Operational Excellence (OpEx) Summer Intern will gain practical experience in continuous improvement by supporting small projects, data analysis, and process mapping. The internship provides exposure to Lean methodologies, structured problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to efficiency and quality improvements across operations.

How You Will Contribute:

Assist with process mapping, workflow documentation, and simple data analysis

Support problem-solving workshops and Kaizen events alongside OpEx team members

Prepare presentation materials to communicate findings and recommendations

Help identify improvement opportunities by observing and documenting current practices

Contribute to progress tracking and reporting on active OpEx initiatives

Shadow team members to learn how Lean and Six Sigma are applied in practice

Internship Development Opportunities:

Learn the fundamentals of Lean, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence tools

Gain hands-on exposure to process improvement in a real business environment

Develop skills in data-driven analysis and visualization for decision-making

Build professional communication and collaboration skills through cross-functional work

Receive mentorship and feedback from experienced OpEx practitioners

Job Requirements:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor degree

Interest in continuous improvement, process excellence, or problem-solving methods

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Comfortable working in a team-oriented environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, or similar tools (basic data analysis skills a plus)

Internship Eligibility ?

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??

Takeda does not provide a housing stipend or relocation support for the U.S Summer Internship Program?

?Program Highlights: ?

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?

Applications will be accepted between November 7th - November 30th

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation may be?an important factor?as you consider an internship opportunity. We are committed to?equitable?pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

USA - CA - Thousand Oaks - Rancho Conejo

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$21.00 - $46.00

The estimated hourly range reflects?an anticipated?range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered will depend on the candidate's school year/level to be entered following completion of internship. The actual hourly wage offered will be?in accordance with?state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. internship benefits vary by location and may include:

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.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

USA - CA - Thousand Oaks - Rancho Conejo

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

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