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A leading biopharmaceutical company in London is seeking candidates for its 2026 Industrial Placement Program focused on marketing. The position offers a unique opportunity to gain experience within the pharmaceutical sector while working on key marketing initiatives. Ideal candidates should be enrolled in a STEM or marketing degree and possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills. The role involves collaboration with brand teams, supporting marketing campaigns, and managing internal processes. Applications open for Oncology, Gastro-Intestinal, Neuroscience, or Rare Disease units.
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There are many paths to impact patients’ lives, a Takeda Industrial Placement Programme is a great way to start.
Are you looking for a 12-month Industrial Placement as part of your university sandwich year? If so, be empowered to take charge of your future at Takeda – winners of the Global and UK Top Employer for the 8th consecutive year.
At Takeda, a leading Global Biopharmaceutical Company, we foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. We are an equal opportunity employer, we strongly believe in, and promote, diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a company, we offer roles based on merit, welcoming candidates of any gender, age, religious belief, race, ethnic origin, or disability.
Based in our UK Head Offices in Paddington, Central London, with some flexibility around remote work (a minimum of 8 office days per month), these placements will be based within one of our Marketing functions. You will be aligned to one of our therapy area business units, where, from day one, you will play an important and integral role in our organisation.
A placement at Takeda allows us to mutually learn from each other, we help you in your development, and you get an insight into what it means to live by our core principles – achieve the best outcomes for patients, to build trust and reinforce our reputation which continues to motivate how we do business. By the end of your placement, you will know a little more about yourself and what the future may have in store for you.
For our 2026 Industrial Placement Program starting in July 2026, we have 4 Marketing internships available.
Please be aware that applications will only be considered if a Cover Letter and CV in a single document is submitted.
Applications are open for a placement in either Oncology, Gastro-Intestinal, Neuroscience, or Rare Disease Business Units.
Join one of our brand teams working with world class marketeersassistingin the cross functional tactical implementation of the brand strategy engaging with our stakeholders and support patients with our life-transforming treatment.
Be part of and lead key omnichannel marketing campaigns including development of materials (emails, videos, leaflets etc.).
Support with thelogisticsof ourbusiness-criticalapproval process for sales force materials: meeting invitation, slides etc.
Manage the internal approval process and withdrawals viaPromomats(the materials approval database system).
Assistthe brand team with thelogisticsof internal and external meetings,liaise withour keycustomersand engage with outside agencies.
Take an activerole in our early careers community IGNITEand other TakedaReference groups aligned to ourDiversity,Equityand Inclusion values.
You are currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree and are looking to complete a 12-month placement as part of your ongoing studies, returning to your course at the end of the placement. Our roles would suit a candidate who is currently enrolled in a STEM or marketing degree, who thrives working in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working as a team player and who is interested in developing a career in the pharmaceutical industry.
Enthusiastic, committed, and conscientious.
Operates with a high level of integrity, transparency, and accountability.
Comprehends and aligns with our organisation’s core values.
Good interpersonal skills, with effective verbal and written communication skills.
Approachable and a strong teamplayer.
Proactive, with a willingness to learn and improve their performance through feedback.
Well-organised with good attention to detail.
Can effectively prioritise and handle multiple tasks.
Computer literate.
As an undergraduate applicant you will be starting your year in industry in the summer of 2026 as part of your degree studies. Please apply online with a CV and Cover letter (in a single file) stating your reasons for applying and how you meet our skills and attributes criteria.
To identify candidates, you may go through the following stages, depending on the results of each stage you may be invited to further stages: CV & Cover Letter screening, Online Aptitude Testing, Video interview with Talent Team, Online Personality Questionnaire and finally a face-to-face or virtual assessment centre. During the assessment centre, candidates will have the opportunity to discuss the role with our current placement students. By applying you agree to your contact details being shared with third parties who assist Takeda in the identification of suitable candidates for roles.
Assessment Centres are expected be held in January - February 2026 and successful candidates will start in July 2026.
Candidates will be assigned to a placement according to suitability as determined following our Assessment Process, we have other opportunities in Regulatory Affairs so please check our careers site for more details. You will receive full training on all aspects of the placement.
We encourage you to explore more about Takeda’s Graduate and Internship Programs and future opportunities.
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* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.