Internship Program: Oncology Computational Biology at Takeda USA
The 2026 Summer Internship for the Computational Biology Intern role at Takeda offers doctoral students a unique opportunity to work on real-world oncology research. Based in the Boston/Cambridge area, this internship focuses on multi-omics data analysis, precision medicine, and translational oncology within a globally recognized pharmaceutical organization.
Job Details:
- Job Role: Oncology Computational Biology Intern
- Internship Type: Paid Summer Internship
- Job ID: R0171136
- Location: Boston / Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Work Mode: Hybrid (1–3 days per week in office)
- Duration: 10–12 weeks
- Start Dates:
- May 26 – August 14, 2026
- June 15 – August 21, 2026
- Work Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)
- Job Level: Senior (Doctoral Intern)
About Takeda:
Takeda is a global, values-driven biopharmaceutical company with a legacy of over 240 years of innovation. The company is committed to transforming science into life-changing medicines and advancing therapies across oncology, rare diseases, neuroscience, and more. Takeda’s research-driven culture promotes diversity, collaboration, and innovation to improve patient outcomes worldwide. Explore more internship offers in the USA.
Educational Requirements:
- Must be pursuing a Doctoral Degree (PhD) in:
- Computational Biology
- Bioinformatics
- Computer Science
- Or a related discipline
- Must be currently enrolled in a degree program graduating December 2026 or later
Key Responsibilities for Internship:
- Collaborate with oncology, bioinformatics, and translational medicine teams
- Design and execute independent multi-omics analyses using proprietary tumor datasets
- Integrate gene expression, proteomics, and genetic mutation data
- Apply statistical modeling and machine learning techniques
- Identify molecular cancer subtypes for precision medicine strategies
- Support biomarker discovery and patient stratification initiatives
Skills Required for Internship:
- Strong foundation in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or biostatistics
- Hands-on experience or coursework in bioinformatics
- Exposure to transcriptomics, proteomics, or mutation analysis
- Proficiency in R programming
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to write clean, reproducible, and well-documented code
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Benefits of the Role
- Hands-on experience in real oncology research projects
- Dedicated mentorship from experienced industry professionals
- Exposure to oncology drug development and precision medicine
- Networking opportunities within Takeda and the pharmaceutical industry
- Paid internship with competitive hourly compensation
- Professional and skills development through structured internship events
