2026 Summer Internship Program: Oncology Computational Biology Intern

Takeda is a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovative oncology solutions. The Oncology Computational Biology Intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze tumor datasets and support precision medicine strategies, contributing to personalized cancer treatment. Responsibilities Collaborate with scientists across oncology, bioinformatics, and translational medicine, contributing to cross-functional research initiatives and gaining exposure to diverse perspectives in cancer research Develop and apply innovative methods for integrating and analyzing multi-omics tumor data, using approaches such as statistical modeling and machine learning to uncover novel insights Combine proprietary datasets with known biological pathways, networks, and interactions to explore mechanisms of treatment response and resistance Identify molecular subtypes of cancers to support precision medicine strategies, including patient stratification and biomarker discovery Design and execute your own integrative multi-omics analysis, tailored to your interests and experience, with guidance from experienced mentors Skills Must be pursuing a Doctoral Degree in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field Strong foundation in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biostatistics, or a related scientific field Hands-on experience or coursework in bioinformatics, with exposure to transcriptomics, proteomics, or genetic mutation analysis Proficiency in R Interest in applying 'omics data to real-world healthcare and drug development challenges Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to work well in cross-functional teams Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities Ability to write clean, reproducible code and document analyses for collaborative research Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship Must be currently enrolled in a degree program graduating December 2026 or later The intern must be able to commit to one of these time frames Able to work full time 40 hours a week during internship dates Benefits Paid sick time Civic Duty paid time off Participation at company volunteer events Participation at company sponsored special events Access to on-site fitness center (where available) Commuter Benefit To offset your work-commute expenses, Takeda provides U.S. employees with a fixed monthly subsidy to be used for either public transportation (transit) or parking. Company Overview Takeda is a biopharmaceutical company that researches and develops pharmaceutical drugs. It was founded in 1781, and is headquartered in Tokyo, Tokyo, JPN, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is