Takeda Co-op Program: Digital Solutions Consultant (January-June)
Boston, Massachusetts- Job Level: Senior
- Travel: Minimal (if any)
Takeda has been translating science into breakthrough medicines for 240 years. Every step of the way, our teams have worked together to tackle some of the most challenging problems in drug discovery and development. Today, we’re a driving force behind innovative therapies that make a lasting difference to millions of patients around the world.
In R&D, all of our history and potential comes together in an environment that welcomes diversity of thought and amplifies every voice. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll play a key role in bringing our rich pipeline of products forward to help patients. Come join a team that’s earned trust for more than two centuries, and find out how advancing transformative therapies at Takeda will shape your bright future.
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Job Description
The Digital Solutions Consultant will work with Digital Dexterity Champions, a group of 130+ individuals across R&D functions who are leading the way in digital dexterity mindsets and skills adoption, to advance the application of personal productivity AI agents and automation tools to streamline day-to-day tasks. Responsibilities include problem scoping/analysis, solution delivery (i.e. design, development, testing and deployment), and training employees in the steps required for ongoing management and maintenance of the solutions aligned with Takeda’s policies and rules of use.
How You Will Contribute:
Guiding/Enabling employees to create, customize, and safely use personal productivity agents in Takeda-approved GenAI tools that deliver measurable time savings, quality improvements, and better decision-making.
Translate day-to-day workflows into agent scenarios and guide users to the lowest-complexity path that meets needs and complies with defined governance.
Provide hands-on agent prototyping plus coaching and change enablement so employees can self-serve and sustain their personal agents.
Ensure compliance with Takeda’s AI Agent Governance & Intake and Rules of Use, including data limitations.
Document and maintain best practices as resource for employees; Capture and communicate success stories.
Quality by design: Apply content scoping, permissions, and grounding best practices; reinforce verification of AI outputs.
Job Requirements:
Experience building chatbots or agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, or equivalent.
Experience with Power Platform to create custom applications, automate workflows, and extend agent skills responsibly (e.g., Power Automate approvals, human‑in‑the‑loop).
Experience with design thinking and business analysis skills such as planning, eliciting, communicating, analyzing, validating, and managing requirements.
Ability to coach and guide non‑technical users on problem-solving framework to enable the design, build, and use of agents to improve day‑to‑day productivity.
Working knowledge of SharePoint permissions and content scoping for Agents; Ability to craft clear agent instructions and effective knowledge grounding.
Strong communication and facilitation skills; Practical change enablement with a focus on measurable outcomes.
Commitment to Responsible AI; compliance with Agent Governance & Intake and Rules of Use.
Co-op Eligibility
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship
Must be currently enrolled in a degree program graduating December 2026 or later
The co-op program is 6 months long from January to June
Able to work full time 40 hours a week during co-op dates
Takeda does not provide a housing stipend or relocation support
Program Highlights:
Hands-on experience with real projects and responsibilities
Dedicated mentorship program pairing interns with experienced professionals
Networking opportunities with industry professionals and fellow interns
Internship events focused on professional and skills development
Exposure to multiple business areas or departments within a Pharmaceutical Organization
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation may bean important factor as you consider an internship opportunity. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
Boston, MAU.S. Hourly Wage Range:
$21.00 - $46.00
The estimated hourly range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered will depend on the candidate’s school year/level to be entered following completion of internship.The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. internship benefits vary by location and may include:
Paid sick time
Civic Duty paid time off
Participation at company volunteer events
Participation at company sponsored special events
Access to on-site fitness center (where available)
Commuter Benefit: To offset your work-commute expenses, Takeda provides U.S. employees with a fixed monthly subsidy to be used for either public transportation (transit) or parking.
EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
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