About the role#
This internship supports the design, development, and launch of an internal SharePoint intranet for the Therapeutic Area Oncology (TAO) team. You will work under the TAO Chief of Staff to build a digital space where colleagues can connect, share knowledge, and access resources. This role offers insight into how a clinical development organization operates, including Clinical Development, Clinical Science, Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology, and Biostatistics and Data Management.
What you'll do#
- Partner with the TAO Chief of Staff to define the purpose, audience, content priorities, and information architecture for the intranet.
- Meet with representatives from various subfunctions to understand user needs and identify resource gaps.
- Build and configure SharePoint pages, navigation, resource libraries, news areas, and recognition features.
- Draft, edit, and format concise internal content while applying user-centered design and accessibility practices.
- Propose a governance approach for content ownership, review frequency, and maintenance.
- Develop testing scenarios to gather user feedback and refine the site accordingly.
- Support quality checks for links, permissions, page consistency, and mobile display.
- Establish baseline measures to assess the platform value and recommend future improvements.
- Maintain a work plan, track decisions, and provide progress updates to the Chief of Staff.
- Create a site map, content inventory, and maintenance guide to support a smooth transition for future owners.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in communications, information science, digital media, business, life sciences, public health, pharmacy, data science, human-centered design, or a related field.
- Interest in digital communication, workplace technology, the pharmaceutical industry, or clinical development.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear content.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Comfort learning new digital tools and working with Microsoft 365 applications.
- Ability to gather requirements, synthesize feedback, and make practical recommendations.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate across functions.
- Sound judgment regarding internal information and a commitment to confidentiality.
- Commitment to inclusive communication and a positive employee experience.
- Experience creating or maintaining SharePoint sites, intranet pages, or other digital content platforms is preferred.
- Familiarity with information architecture, usability testing, web analytics, or accessibility principles is preferred.
- Experience with basic visual design, image or video editing, and digital storytelling is preferred.
- Coursework or experience related to life sciences, health care, or clinical research is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time, approximately 37.5 hours per week.
About Daiichi Sankyo Japan
Daiichi Sankyo Japan operates as a pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Tokyo. The company focuses on the research, development, and sales of medical products. It specializes in treatments for cancer and cardiovascular diseases. The organization employs over 10,000 people and was founded in 2005.
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