Project Portfolio Management Intern

Join a Legacy of Innovation 125 Years and Counting!

Daiichi Sankyo Group is dedicated to the creation and supply of innovative pharmaceutical therapies to improve standards of care and address diversified, unmet medical needs of people globally by leveraging our world-class science and technology. With more than 125 years of scientific expertise and a presence in more than 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo and its 18,000 employees around the world draw upon a rich legacy of innovation and a robust pipeline of promising new medicines to help people. In addition to a strong portfolio of medicines for cardiovascular diseases, under the Group’s 2025 Vision to become a “Global Pharma Innovator with Competitive Advantage in Oncology,” Daiichi Sankyo is primarily focused on providing novel therapies in oncology, as well as other research areas centered around rare diseases and immune disorders.  

We are currently seeking a Global DX Project Assurance Intern from June 2026 – May 2027. This position will be full-time (37.5 hours) in the summer and part-time (20 hours) for the remainder of the internship.     

Responsibilities:
 

Support Project Portfolio Management (PPM):

- Help develop and operate PPM systems and processes.
- Apply AI tools to automate and improve portfolio data quality.
- Onboard new projects and teams to PPM systems.
- Assist with PPM training modules and support decision-making for global/regional projects

Evolve Project Management (PM) Processes:

- Contribute to improving project management methodologies and toolkits.
- Define and track key performance metrics.
- Use AI tools to streamline PM processes.

Project Management & Teamwork:

- Coordinate planning, execution, and financial management of assigned projects.
- Partner with business, IT, and vendors to deliver projects on time and within scope.
- Prepare project documentation (charters, plans, budgets, reports, dashboards, etc.).
- Identify and mitigate project risks and resolve issues quickly.
- Communicate with project governance and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

 
 Education

- Enrolled in an accredited MBA, Master’s in Technology Management, Master’s in Information Systems or similar graduate level management program

Experience

- Demonstrated experience applying artificial intelligence (AI) tools and techniques to Project Portfolio Management (PPM) and Project Management (PM) use cases
- Managing the delivery of projects in a professional or academic setting using Waterfall and/or Agile methodologies
- Leading diverse, virtual project teams, building project plans, authoring project communications
- Preparing for and facilitating project team meetings with strong post-meeting follow-through
- Collaborating with a variety of cultures and communication styles
- Conducting Business Analysis and/or Business Process Engineering
- Working in a global corporate setting, preferably at a life sciences company

Preferred skills and traits

- Self-motivated, able to work independently, and highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to produce high-quality documentation.
- Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills across diverse teams.
- Effective at influencing without authority and managing accountability.
- Proactive in anticipating and mitigating risks, with strong issue management and resolution abilities.
- Solid understanding of business analysis, process engineering, and financial management for projects.

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.