Global Project Management and Leadership 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 Project Management and Leadership Intern for summer 2025. This full time position works for approximately 37.5 hours per week. 

Responsibilities:  

• Partner and assist GPM in GPT communications and meeting management of cross functional R&D members to include follow up on action items and deliverables. This will require learning cross functional roles and responsibilities such as (but not limited to) Clinical Development, Global Medical Affairs, Biostatistics, Clinical Pharmacology, Regulatory, Marketing and Market Access.
• Work with cross functional team to gain an understanding of lifecycle management and plan for strategy and execution.
• Occasional early/late meetings to communicate real time with other time zones such as Japan.
 
Education/Experience: 

o Express an interest in Leadership and Global Research and Development Drug Processes. Prior experience in project management or project management software such as MS Project is a plus.
o Ability to effectively manage multiple project deliverables simultaneously, and communicate when competing priorities arise
o Attention to detail with a focus on data quality
o Strong communication skills and comfort engaging with global workforce
o Comfortable in a hybrid work environment (ability to perform duties effectively whether virtual or on-site)
o No previous Internship in Pharmaceuticals

 
Qualified candidates must currently be enrolled in an accredited graduate program with a concentration in STEM (e.g. Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Management, Statistics) or Marketing or related field. Prior experience in a corporate business environment is preferred; experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus. 

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.