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

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Job Description

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.

How You Will Contribute:

As an R&D Analytics and Supply Chain Intern, you will have the opportunity to:

• 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

Internship Development Opportunities:

• Gain hands-on experience applying data analytics to real-world R&D operations and supply planning challenges

• Build foundational skills in Power BI, statistical modeling, and data visualization for business decision-making

• Strengthen cross-functional communication by collaborating with teams across Pharmaceutical Sciences, Research, and Business Operations

• Develop process documentation and visual training materials to support workflow adoption

• Enhance strategic thinking through exposure to demand forecasting, data harmonization, and operational readiness planning

Job 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

For Location:

Boston, MA

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$21.00 - $46.00

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

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

No

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