Project & Change 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 seeking a Project & Change Management Summer Intern for 2026 (full-time, ~37.5 hours/week) to support the R&D Operations Transformation Enablement Office.

Responsibilities:

The intern will help execute and optimize high-priority initiatives to maximize enterprise value. R&D Operations is a multidisciplinary team that drives cross-functional collaboration to advance R&D goals by leveraging people, data, science, and technology to enhance the drug development process.

Based on individual skills and background, internship activities may include:
 

• Supporting execution and optimization of transformation initiatives within R&D Operations.
• Coordinating project activities, tracking progress, and maintaining documentation to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to facilitate change management, including communication planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Analyzing data and generating reports on project performance and change adoption.
• Assisting in developing and implementing tools and processes to improve project and change management.
• Participating in team meetings and workshops to foster innovation and continuous improvement.
• Applying logical thinking and analytical skills to identify risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Utilizing Microsoft Office to prepare presentations, status updates, and documentation.
• Thriving in a dynamic, complex environment by demonstrating flexibility, proactive problem-solving, and effective communication
 

This internship offers practical experience combining project and change management within a pharmaceutical clinical development setting.

   
Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate (rising senior) or graduate program focused on Project Management, Organizational Design, Change Management, Innovation, or related fields.
• Preferred experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel); interest in pharmaceuticals is a plus.
• Knowledge of AI applications in pharmaceutical drug development is advantageous.
• Strong logical thinking, statistical/analytical skills, and ability to collaborate and influence diverse teams.
• Behavioral strengths include teamwork, excellent communication, innovative thinking, and the ability to thrive and add insights in a complex evolving environment.

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.  

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