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Job Description

The Manufacturing Support Team at Thousand Oaks is responsible for managing all deviation events and manufacturing-related change controls. These activities are essential to ensuring compliant manufacturing operations and documenting any discrepancies that may occur.

Our work requires strong project management skills, as we handle multiple tasks concurrently, each with varying timelines and due dates. The team collaborates extensively across all site departments and interfaces with other sites throughout the Takeda network.

By overseeing deviations and change controls, we play a critical role in maintaining product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

How You Will Contribute:

As a Manufacturing Support Intern, you will have the opportunity to

Assist Compliance Investigators with manufacturing investigations 

Serve as a support administrator to assist manufacturing investigations and/or audits including various documentation management activities (Scan, print, trend review, document review)

Schedule meetings and coordinate actions to assist manufacturing investigations and audit preparation to ensure timely progress and completion 

Serve as a meeting Scribe to collect notes and actions during manufacturing investigation meetings

Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs and specifications, FDA, GLP, QSR, and cGMP regulations

Internship Development Opportunities:

Learn the formal deviation investigation process, including root cause analysis

Become Yellow belt certified

Learn and understand the basis for injectable pharmaceutical manufacturing including Drug Substance manufacturing, Drug Product manufacturing, and Final Drug Product manufacturing

Job Requirements:

This position will be Fully on-site out of theThousand Oaks location

Must be pursuing aBachelorsDegree, preferably in Life Sciences

Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Effective organizational skills and ability to plan and suggest resolutions to technical problems

Must be detail-oriented, conscientious, and responsible

Must have effective verbal and written communication skills

Must be able to learn new computer systems and programs in a timely manner

Must be able to perform gowning operations, including donning over garment and head cover

May need to work in controlled or clean room environments requiring special gowning.  Will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet, and body.  No make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish or artificial fingernails may be worn in this work

Internship 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 internship program is 10-12 weeks depending on the two start dates (May 26th-August 14th or June 15th- August 21st)

The intern must be able to commit to one of these time frames

Able to work full time 40 hours a week during internship dates  

Takeda does not provide a housing stipend or relocation support for the U.S Summer Internship Program 

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:

USA - CA - Thousand Oaks - Rancho Conejo

U.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.

LocationsUSA - CA - Thousand Oaks - Rancho Conejo

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypePaid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time TypeFull time

Job Exempt

No