Therapeutic Area Oncology Intern

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

Job summary

Daiichi Sankyo, a global healthcare company, is seeking a Therapeutic Area Oncology Intern for Summer 2027. This role offers hands-on experience designing and launching an internal SharePoint intranet for TAO colleagues across Clinical Development, Clinical Science, Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology, and Biostatistics & Data Management.

The intern will gain visibility into how a clinical development organization operates, develop digital strategy, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergrad or grad program in communications, information science, digital media, business, life sciences, public health, pharmacy, data science, or related field.
• Interest in digital communication and workplace technology or pharma/clinical development.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to translate complex info for broad audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills; manage multiple tasks and stakeholders.
• Comfort with learning new digital tools and MS 365 applications.
• Ability to gather requirements, synthesize feedback, and make practical recommendations.
• Capable of independent work and cross-functional collaboration with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Intranet strategy: define purpose, audience, information architecture, navigation, and success metrics for the TAO SharePoint intranet.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand user needs and improve cross-team connections.
• Inventory and organize content with clear labels, metadata, and search terms for easy access.
• SharePoint development: build and configure pages, libraries, news areas, and resources within standards.
• Content development: draft concise internal content, team introductions, updates, and learning resources.
• User experience and accessibility: apply plain language and accessibility best practices.
• Content governance: propose ownership, review cadence, archiving, naming conventions, and version control.
• User testing: create simple scenarios, gather feedback, and refine the site.
• Launch readiness: support checks for links, permissions, and mobile display; assist launch communications.
• Measurement: establish baselines and recommend metrics like visits, engagement, and usage.
• Project coordination: maintain plan, document decisions, and provide progress updates to leadership.
• Knowledge transfer: create site map, inventory, governance guide, and maintenance plans for TAO owners.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Organization

Independent work

MS 365 proficiency

Education

Communications/Info Science degree

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Job description

At Daiichi Sankyo, we are united by a single purpose, to improve lives around the world through innovative medicines. With a legacy of innovation since 1899, a presence in more than 30 countries, and more than 19,000 employees, we are advancing breakthrough therapies in oncology, cardiovascular disease, rare diseases, and immune disorders. Guided by our 2030 vision to \"be an innovative global healthcare company contributing to the sustainable development of society\", we are shaping a healthier, more hopeful future for patients, their families, and society.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Therapeutic Area Oncology Intern for Summer 2027. This position works for approximately 37.5 hours per week.

The Therapeutic Area Oncology Summer Intern will support the design, development, and launch of an internal SharePoint intranet that enables TAO colleagues to connect, share knowledge, celebrate achievements, and access timely news and resources. Reporting to the TAO Chief of Staff, the intern will gain direct visibility into how a clinical development organization operates, executes clinical trials, and strengthens the employee experience across Clinical Development, Clinical Science, Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology, and Biostatistics and Data Management.

Working closely with the Chief of Staff and partners across the four subfunctions, the intern will translate business and employee needs into a clear, engaging, and sustainable digital experience. The role will combine digital communication, content organization, stakeholder engagement, user experience thinking, and practical project management. The intern will help ensure that information is easy to find, accessible, current, and useful to a broad internal audience. Through this experience, the intern will build practical skills in digital strategy, cross‑functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery while gaining a broad understanding of oncology clinical development.

Responsibilities

• Intranet strategy and design: Partner with the TAO Chief of Staff to define the purpose, audience, content priorities, information architecture, navigation, and success measures for the TAO SharePoint intranet.
• Stakeholder discovery: Meet with representatives from Clinical Development, Clinical Science, Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology, and Biostatistics and Data Management to understand user needs, recurring questions, available resources, and opportunities for greater connection across teams.
• Content inventory and organization: Review available materials and data, identify duplication or gaps, and categorize resources using clear labels, logical groupings, metadata, and search terms that improve ease of use and accessibility.
• SharePoint development: Build and configure pages, navigation, resource libraries, news areas, recognition features, learning content, and other agreed components within established company standards and permissions.
• Content development: Draft, edit, and format concise internal content, including team introductions, news updates, learning resources, frequently asked questions, success stories, and recognition features.
• User experience and accessibility: Apply user centered design principles, consistent formatting, plain language, and accessibility practices so colleagues can locate and understand information efficiently.
• Content governance: Propose a practical approach for content ownership, review frequency, approval, archiving, naming conventions, version control, and ongoing maintenance after the internship ends.
• User testing: Develop simple testing scenarios, gather feedback from representative users, document findings, and refine the site based on usability and content needs.
• Launch readiness: Support quality checks for links, permissions, page consistency, mobile display, searchability, and content accuracy. Help prepare launch communications, user guidance, and demonstrations.
• Measurement and improvement: Establish baseline measures and recommend indicators such as visits, engagement, search behavior, content usage, and user feedback to assess platform value and guide future improvements.
• Project coordination: Maintain a work plan, track decisions and open items, organize stakeholder reviews, document meeting notes, elevate risks, and provide concise progress updates to the Chief of Staff.
• Knowledge transfer: Create a site map, content inventory, governance guide, maintenance instructions, and recommendations for future enhancements to support a smooth transition to TAO owners.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in communications, information science, digital media, business, life sciences, public health, pharmacy, data science, human centered design, or a related field
• Demonstrated interest in one or both of the following areas: digital communication and workplace technology, or the pharmaceutical industry and clinical development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information into clear content for a broad audience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, source materials, and stakeholder inputs
• Comfort learning new digital tools and working with Microsoft 365 applications
• Ability to gather requirements, synthesize feedback, solve problems, and make practical recommendations
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across functions and levels
• Sound judgment when handling internal information and a commitment to appropriate confidentiality
• Commitment to inclusive communication, accessibility, and a positive employee experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating or maintaining SharePoint sites, intranet pages, websites, or other digital content platforms
• Familiarity with information architecture, content management, usability testing, web analytics, or accessibility principles
• Experience with basic visual design, image editing, video editing, or digital storytelling
• Coursework, research, employment, or volunteer experience related to life sciences, health care, pharmaceuticals, or clinical research
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders and incorporating feedback into a final product

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary Range

USD$17.23 - USD$58.15