Global R&D Change & Enablement Intern — AI & Communications

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

Job summary

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is seeking a Global R&D Change & Enablement Intern for Summer 2027. The role provides hands-on experience supporting change initiatives across the global R&D organization and exposure to digital transformation and AI adoption.

You will contribute to communications, engagement activities, and readiness data analysis while collaborating with stakeholders from multiple functions, gaining practical insight into how changes are implemented globally.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, preferably in a PharmD program.
• Interest in the pharmaceutical industry and the role of R&D within a global organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to different audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with colleagues across different functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment.
• Interest in organizational change, employee engagement or digital transformation.
• Comfortable working with data and using employee feedback to identify meaningful trends.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with platforms such as SharePoint, Microsoft Forms or Canva is a plus.
• Interest in emerging technologies and how they can support new ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Support Change & Enablement initiatives within R&D Operations.
• Contribute to projects that help employees understand and adopt new ways of working.
• Support AI adoption efforts by helping increase awareness and engagement across R&D.
• Develop internal communications and materials that make complex topics easier to understand.
• Use employee feedback and survey results to identify themes that can inform enablement efforts.
• Support the planning and execution of R&D events or learning initiatives.
• Develop and maintain content for internal platforms such as SharePoint.
• Work with stakeholders across R&D to gather input and support project needs.
• Prepare presentations and other materials for internal audiences.
• Take ownership of assigned project deliverables and support additional priorities as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Independent with collaboration

Prioritization / multi-tasking

Interest in organizational change

Education

PharmD program

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Microsoft Forms

Canva

Job description

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is seeking a Global R&D Change & Enablement Intern for Summer 2027. The role provides hands-on experience supporting change initiatives across the global R&D organization and exposure to digital transformation and AI adoption.

You will contribute to communications, engagement activities, and readiness data analysis while collaborating with stakeholders from multiple functions, gaining practical insight into how changes are implemented globally.