Global External Innovation Optimization Intern Job at Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., New Jersey

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  • Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
  • New Jersey

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 a Global External Innovation Optimization Intern for Summer 2026. This full-time position works for approximately 37.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

Overview of Responsibilities: MBA Summer Intern - Business Development, Strategy & Operations

As a Summer Intern within the Global External Innovation Optimization (GEIO) team within Global Business Development, you will support strategic alignment and business operations excellence in Daiichi Sankyo's external innovation efforts. Working closely with the GEIO team and other business development colleagues, you will gain exposure to a broad array of business development topics such as aligning on external innovation priorities, engaging with innovation ecosystems, optimizing deal processes, and improving how the BD team leverages technologies including artificial intelligence.

Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Recommendations for External Innovation Priority Alignment
Help synthesize data and cross-functional perspectives into insights and clear strategic recommendations for senior leadership to support decision-making at the portfolio and individual external opportunity levels.

2. Innovation Ecosystem Engagement
Support mapping and engagement with external innovation partners, including startups, academic institutions, and incubators.
Contribute to tracking and analyzing emerging trends relevant to the company's therapeutic areas and R&D priorities.

3. Business Operations Evolution
Assist in the continued evolution of the Global BD department's operations, including process improvement initiatives.
Support preparation of performance updates, metrics dashboards, and portfolio reports.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of our learning and development efforts.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree, one year of business school, some pre-MBA relevant experience in the life science or consulting industry in either business development, strategy development & implementation, pharmaceutical development, and or project management.

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

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Job Tags

Full time, Summer work, Summer internship,

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