About the role#
This internship provides a view into how a modern pharmaceutical supply chain operates. You will spend half your time on an independent research capstone and the other half embedded with various supply chain teams. This role is based in the USSCM Center of Excellence, a function focused on process standardization, analytics, and digital enablement. You will work approximately 37.5 hours per week during the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Conduct structured research on supply-chain best practices, risk sensing, control-tower models, and AI use cases.
- Translate research findings into clear recommendations.
- Benchmark how other pharmaceutical and life-sciences companies handle specific challenges and summarize the implications for the company.
- Rotate across USSCM teams, including planning, distribution, technical operations, and analytics, to observe end-to-end workflows.
- Document Center of Excellence processes and cross-functional handoffs.
- Synthesize your work into deliverables and present a final capstone project at the Tech Unit Internship Achievement Presentation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited university.
- A field of study in supply chain management, business administration, industrial engineering, or data science.
- Strong research, critical-thinking, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- A self-directed approach and an interest in how complex businesses operate.
- Interest in pharmaceutical supply chains, digital transformation, or AI applications is preferred.
- Prior coursework or project experience in benchmarking, process improvement, or research is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
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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