Job Description

At Daiichi Sankyo, we are united by a single purpose, to improve lives around the world through innovative medicines. With a legacy of innovation since 1899, a presence in more than 30 countries, and more than 19,000 employees, we are advancing breakthrough therapies in oncology, cardiovascular disease, rare diseases, and immune disorders. Guided by our 2030 vision to "be an innovative global healthcare company contributing to the sustainable development of society", we are shaping a healthier, more hopeful future for patients, their families, and society.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Global R&D Change & Enablement Intern for Summer 2027. This position works for approximately 37.5 hours per week.

The Global R&D Change & Enablement Intern, within R&D Operations, supports change initiatives across the global R&D organization. The role provides hands-on experience helping employees understand organizational changes and adopt new ways of working.

The intern will contribute to high-visibility projects that support key priorities across R&D, including digital transformation and AI adoption. As part of this work, the intern may help develop communications and engagement activities that build awareness of new capabilities and encourage adoption across R&D. Employee feedback and readiness data may also be used to understand where additional support or enablement may be needed.

The role offers exposure to initiatives across Global R&D and the opportunity to work with stakeholders from different functions. The intern may support internal communications, R&D events or learning initiatives while taking ownership of individual project deliverables.

This internship is well suited for someone who enjoys combining creativity with strategy and is interested in the people side of organizational change. The intern will gain practical experience supporting change in a global R&D environment while contributing to projects with visibility across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support Change & Enablement initiatives within R&D Operations
• Contribute to projects that help employees understand and adopt new ways of working
• Support AI adoption efforts by helping increase awareness and engagement across R&D
• Develop internal communications and materials that make complex topics easier to understand
• Use employee feedback and survey results to identify themes that can inform enablement efforts
• Support the planning and execution of R&D events or learning initiatives
• Develop and maintain content for internal platforms such as SharePoint
• Work with stakeholders across R&D to gather input and support project needs
• Prepare presentations and other materials for internal audiences
• Take ownership of assigned project deliverables and support additional priorities as needed

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, preferably in a PharmD program

• Interest in the pharmaceutical industry and the role of R&D within a global organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to different audiences
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with colleagues across different functions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment
• Interest in organizational change, employee engagement or digital transformation
• Comfortable working with data and using employee feedback to identify meaningful trends
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience with platforms such as SharePoint, Microsoft Forms or Canva is a plus
• Interest in emerging technologies and how they can support new ways of working

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 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.

Salary Range:

USD$17.23 - USD$58.15