Field Ops & Data Strategy Intern (Summer)

Daiichi Sankyo; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Daiichi Sankyo is offering a Summer 2027 Business Operations/Field Operations Intern position in New Jersey, working about 37.5 hours per week. You will engage in data strategy, governance, field effectiveness, and incentive compensation activities while supporting real analytics projects.

This internship emphasizes learning, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to analyze data sources, governance, and reporting processes and to develop actionable insights, culminating in a final

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Business, Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Marketing, Statistics, or a related field. (Preferably rising junior or rising senior)
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Interest in data strategy, pharmaceutical business operations, field effectiveness, reporting, or incentive compensation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data science, reporting, visualization, or workflow tools is a plus.
• Ability to understand business processes, document requirements, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn the core data sources, definitions, ownership, and governance practices that support Field Operations.
• Assist with one prioritized data quality, documentation, or process-improvement assignment.
• Document findings, open questions, and recommended next steps for the assigned work.
• Participate in selected governance meetings and track relevant decisions or action items.
• Gain exposure to field structure, territory alignment, and effectiveness processes.
• Support one defined analysis or project related to field planning, execution, or process improvement.
• Learn how recurring field reports and dashboards are produced and used.
• Assist with validating, documenting, or improving one selected report or reporting process.
• Translate analysis into a clear summary, presentation, or quick-reference resource.
• Gain exposure to incentive compensation plan design, administration, reporting, and controls.
• Support one focused analysis, validation, or documentation assignment using approved data and processes.
• Complete assigned tasks and communicate progress, questions, and risks to the appropriate team lead.
• Participate in relevant team meetings and working sessions.
• Maintain accurate, organized work and incorporate feedback throughout the internship.
• Deliver a final presentation summarizing the internship project, key learnings, and practical recommendations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent & cross-functional work

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree program in Business/Data Science/IS/CS/Finance/Marketing/Statistics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Data visualization tools

Job description

Daiichi Sankyo is offering a Summer 2027 Business Operations/Field Operations Intern position in New Jersey, working about 37.5 hours per week. You will engage in data strategy, governance, field effectiveness, and incentive compensation activities while supporting real analytics projects.

This internship emphasizes learning, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to analyze data sources, governance, and reporting processes and to develop actionable insights, culminating in a final