Intern the Otsuka Way 2025 - Health Experience Development Intern

Job Summary

Otsuka's internship program, Intern the Otsuka Way (InTOW), offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop critical skills while contributing to meaningful projects. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals, learn about the complexities of the pharmaceutical industry, and gain insights into potential career paths. By combining practical experience with professional development, our program prepares interns for future success. Our internship program also includes instructor led trainings, a leadership engagement series, as well as insightful lunch and learns.

Otsuka is a dynamic organization where motivated individuals come together to create new products for better health. We're driven by our purpose: defying limitations to improve lives.

Deadline to apply: January 31, 2025.

Interviews and offers: February through March 2025.

Duration of internship: May 19, 2025, through August 11, 2025.

Job Description

• Otsuka Precision Health (OPH) is at the forefront of healthcare transformation - leveraging data, technology, and personalized interactions to provide tailored solutions. Our expertise lies in data collection, analytics, and support for the health experience. As an Otsuka affiliate, OPH aligns with Otsuka's mission to be a comprehensive healthcare company and sustain its enduring presence in the industry.

• Primary responsibilities may include Support review of health experience research, assess current literature and gaps within the health experience field, research and assess services for women's physical and mental health, and review the ecosystem of healthcare and one's individualized journey.

• Initiatives may include: 1. Health Experience Development Publications: The intern will be responsible for assessing current literature on health experience published in scientific journals. They will have the opportunity in collaboration with the Director of Health Experience Development to work on publications based on use cases from OPH-PXS in scientific and health technology journals. 2. Cultivate New and Innovative offerings in Women's Health: Opportunity to research evidence-based methods for new technologies in menopause. This research will influence new technologies, and our Patient Experience offerings in the future for OPH. In addition, to cross-functionally work with team members even outside of the PXS Performance Pillar (i.e. Corporate Development, and other Otsuka Companies) 3. Health Experience Development: Review the ecosystem of healthcare and one's individualized journey mapping to complex disease states and behaviors.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• By Fall 2025 candidate must be considered a/ undergrad rising senior and/or advanced degree student.

• Health Psychology and/or related field

• Actively enrolled in an accredited college or university following the potential internship.

• Can commit to full duration of internship program.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Relevant coursework or experience

• Strong technical skills (e.g., software proficiency, data analysis, excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrates behaviors aligned with the Otsuka Corporate Brand including Perseverance, Unconventional Thinking, and Humility.

• Demonstrate ability to work in a team environment.

• Demonstrate ability to think creatively to solve complex problems.

• Exhibits eagerness to learn and ability to learn quickly.

Competencies
Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
Impactful Communication -Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others' perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

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