R&D Operations Intern

Company: Daiichi Sankyo
Location: Basking Ridge
Posted on: November 26, 2025

Job Description:

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 an R&D Operations Intern for Summer 2026. This full-time position works for approximately 37.5 hours per week. Responsibilities: The summer intern in Risk Based Quality Management will be responsible for the development of communications and communication vehicles that boost organizational knowledge of RBQM concepts and their application in Daiichi Sankyo clinical development processes; and/or the evaluation of current data analytics tools that can be applied to RBQM, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML). Assignments will be driven by student education, experience, and interests. Key outputs may include multimedia communication elements, production of live educational events, and/or written reports. Qualifications: Qualified candidates must currently be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate university education program with a concentration in Communications, Data Science, Health Science (or related fields). Knowledge or prior coursework in pharmaceutical and health-related sciences is preferred. Knowledge or experience with current data analytics and AI-driven software/apps is preferred. Professional strengths: preference for team collaboration, excellent communication skills, innovative thinking, ability to thrive in a data-driven 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. Salary Range: $17.23 - $58.15 Download Our Benefits Summary PDF

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