2026 Summer Internship Program: Operational Excellence - Process Optimization Intern

Takeda Pharmaceuticals • Los Angeles, CA • 22h ago

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Job Description

The Los Angeles Operational Excellence team is responsible for improving efficiency, quality, and compliance across all manufacturing processes and support functions. This is achieved by leveraging data and established methodologies to identify and eliminate waste, reduce costs, and ensure a culture of continuous improvement.

The Operational Excellence - Process Optimization Intern will work with cross functional teams (manufacturing, engineering, safety, etc) to identify areas of opportunity to optimize efficiencies within the manufacturing process thus improving product supply to patients. In addition, our team member will have a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in a field that is both scientifically advanced and deeply focused on patient impact.

Duties may include the following, under the manager's supervision

Execute studies which focus on improving plasma yield performance

Assess performance/opportunities related to operational readiness of new robotic manufacturing suite

Lead workshops designed to optimize efficiency of manufacturing process

Manage improvement project and drive collaboration cross functionally

Internship Development Opportunities:

Interns will learn:

The intern will collaborate closely with subject matter experts across multiple functions and understand how the groups collaborate to enable support of patient supply

Gain business excellence experience across multiple techniques

A basic understanding of how to implement efficiency improvements which support patient supply while helping to drive the business forward

Job Requirements:

A foundational knowledge of engineering or general science

This position requires full-time commitment, necessitating five days of on-site work at the Los Angeles site

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a collaborative team member.

Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment which may require standard gowning procedures

Internship Eligibility

Mustbe authorized towork in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship?

Must be currently enrolled in a degree program graduating December 2026or later?

The internship program is 10-12 weeksdepending on the two start dates (May 26th-August 14th or June 15th- August 21st)

The intern must be able to commit to one of thesetime frames

Able to work full time40 hoursa 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 20th - January 2nd

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 - Los Angeles

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 - Los Angeles

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

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