US Commercial Supply Chain Intern

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

Job summary

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is seeking a US Commercial Supply Chain Intern for Summer 2027. The role offers hands-on exposure to modern pharmaceutical supply chain operations, with time split between independent research and embedded team projects.

You will learn end-to-end processes, collaborate across planning, distribution, analytics, and present a capstone at the Tech Unit Internship Achievement Presentation.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited university.
• Field of study in supply chain, business, industrial engineering, data/analytics, or a related discipline.
• Strong research, critical-thinking, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Self-directed, curious, and eager to learn how a complex business operates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured research using publicly available sources on topics such as supply-chain best practices, risk sensing, control-tower models, and emerging AI/digital use cases, and translate findings into clear recommendations.
• Benchmark how leading pharmaceutical and life-sciences companies approach a defined challenge and summarize implications for DSI.
• Partner and rotate across USSCM teams (e.g., planning, distribution, CMO/technical operations, analytics) to learn how a pharma supply chain operates end to end.
• Observe and document CoE and supply chain workflows, building understanding of processes, systems, and cross-functional handoffs.
• Synthesize work into concise deliverables and present a final capstone at the Tech Unit Internship Achievement Presentation.

Skills

Research skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate student

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

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 US Commercial Supply Chain Intern for Summer 2027. This position works for approximately 37.5 hours per week.

The USSCM Center of Excellence is a business-led transformation function that strengthens supply chain operations through process standardization, analytics, digital enablement, and governance.

This internship offers a well-rounded experience in how a modern pharmaceutical supply chain really works. The intern will spend roughly half their time on an independent, outside-in research capstone that delivers tangible value back to the organization, and the balance embedded with the supply chain teams - learning end-to-end operations, sitting in on the work, and building real business context. The specific capstone will be finalized closer to the start date to reflect current business priorities and the rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured research using publicly available sources on topics such as supply-chain best practices, risk sensing, control-tower models, and emerging AI/digital use cases, and translate findings into clear recommendations.
• Benchmark how leading pharmaceutical and life-sciences companies approach a defined challenge and summarize implications for DSI.
• Partner and rotate across USSCM teams (e.g., planning, distribution, CMO/technical operations, analytics) to learn how a pharma supply chain operates end to end.
• Observe and document CoE and supply chain workflows, building understanding of processes, systems, and cross-functional handoffs.
• Synthesize work into concise deliverables and present a final capstone at the Tech Unit Internship Achievement Presentation.

What You'll Learn

• How product moves from manufacturing through distribution to patients, and the planning, quality, and compliance controls along the way.
• How a Center of Excellence drives process improvement, analytics, and digital/AI enablement across a large organization.
• How cross-functional supply chain teams collaborate to solve real operational challenges.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited university.
• Field of study in supply chain, business, industrial engineering, data/analytics, or a related discipline.
• Strong research, critical-thinking, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Self-directed, curious, and eager to learn how a complex business operates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in pharmaceutical/life-sciences supply chain, digital transformation, or emerging AI applications.
• Coursework or project experience in benchmarking, process improvement, or research.

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

Salary Range: USD$17.23 - USD$58.15