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Industrial Placement Programme - Regulatory Affairs

Takeda
London
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Job Description:

2026 UK Takeda Industrial Placement Programme:

There are many paths to impact patients' lives, a Takeda Industrial Placement Programme is a great way to start.

About the placement :

Are you looking for a 12-month Industrial Placement as part of your university sandwich year? If so, be empowered to take charge of your future at Takeda – winners of the Global and UK Top Employer for the 8th consecutive year.

At Takeda, a leading Global Biopharmaceutical Company, we foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. We are an equal opportunity employer, we strongly believe in, and promote, diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a company, we offer roles based on merit, welcoming candidates of any gender, age, religious belief, race, ethnic origin, or disability.

Based in our UK Head Offices in Paddington, Central London, with some flexibility around remote work, (there is a minimum requirement of 8 days in the office per month). This placement will be based within our Regulatory Affairs team, aligned to Medical Affairs, where, from day one, you will play an important and integral role in our organisation

A placement at Takeda means we mutually get to learn from each other, we help you in your development, and you get an insight into what it means to live by our core principles – achieve the best outcomes for patients:, to build trust: and reinforce our reputation: which continues to motivate how we do business:. By the end of your placement, you will know a little more about yourself and what the future may have in store for you.

For our 2026 Industrial Placement Program starting in July 2026, we have 1 internship available in Regulatory Affairs:.

Please be aware that applications will only be considered if a Cover Letter and CV in a single document is submitted.:

Within Regulatory Affairs you will have the opportunity to :

  • Gain experience in a broad range of regulatory activities, whilst providing technical and administrative support to the Regulatory Affairs team.
  • Learn about the development lifecycle for medicinal products, from application to approval and work across all therapy areas in the Takeda portfolio.
  • In collaboration with an expert team, you will be involved in the maintenance of existing and new medicinal marketing authorisations for products in the UK and Ireland.
  • Take responsibility for your own projects, in support of Takeda’s commercial activities and strategies.
  • Support with the preparation, compilation, submission and approval of a wide range of regulatory applications for a variety of products licensed via the health authorities.
  • Learn about the regulatory environment in the EU and the UK, and industry challenges post-Brexit. Help us shape the future operating model for Regulatory Affairs at Takeda.
  • Interact with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including the regulatory authorities in the UK and Ireland.
  • Participate in industry group meetings with other pharmaceutical companies.
  • Take an active role in our early careers community IGNITE and other Takeda Reference groups aligned to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion values

What we’re looking for:

You are currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree and are looking to complete a 12-month placement as part of your ongoing studies, returning to your course at the end of the placement. Our role would suit a candidate who is currently enrolled in a scientific/STEM degree, who thrives on working in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working as a team player and who is interested in developing a career in the pharmaceutical industry.

Key skills, qualities, and attributes :

  • Enthusiastic, committed, and conscientious
  • Operates with a high level of integrity, transparency, and accountability
  • Comprehends and aligns with our organisation’s core values
  • Good interpersonal skills, with effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Approachable and a strong team player
  • Proactive, with a willingness to learn and improve their performance through feedback
  • Well-organised with good attention to detail
  • Can effectively prioritise and handle multiple tasks
  • Computer literate

Who can apply and How :

As an undergraduate applicant you will be looking to commence your year in industry from summer 2026 as part of your degree studies. Please apply online with a CV and Cover letter: (in a single file): stating your reasons for applying and how you meet our skills and attributes criteria.

To identify candidates, you may go through the following stages, depending on the results of each stage you may be invited to further stages CV & Cover Letter screening, Online Aptitude Testing, Video interview with Talent Team, Online Personality Questionnaire and finally a face-to-face or virtual assessment centre. During the assessment centre, candidates will have the opportunity to meet with a current intern. By applying you agree to your contact details being shared with third parties who assist Takeda in the identification of suitable candidates for roles.

Assessment Centres are expected to be held in January - February 2026 and successful candidates will start in July 2026.

Candidates will be assigned to a placement according to suitability as determined following our Assessment Process, we have other opportunities in Marketing, so please check our careers site for more details. You will receive full training on all aspects of the placement.

To find out more about Takeda’s exciting Graduate and Internship Programs, please follow the link below.

https //www.takeda.com/en-gb/who-we-are/our-people/graduate-and-internship-programmes/

At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realise their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Discover more at takedajobs.com.

Empowering Our People to Shine - :Takeda - Helping Remarkable Individuals Evolve

Locations:

GBR - PaddingtonLondon, Great Britain

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Paid Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Time Type:

Full time

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