2024 Summer Internship - Supply Chain, Digitization

Kyowa Kirin is a fast growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four areas of unmet need: oncology, nephrology, immunology and CNS/movement disorders. The North America organization includes two offices (in New Jersey and California) that focus on drug discovery, product development, and commercialization. Together, we work as a close-knit team to understand clinical needs and advance innovations that can have a profound impact on patient lives.

We are currently seeking a student Intern to join our team. As an intern, you will work closely with the Supply Chain Department, focused on Digitization of processes and Supply Planning. This position is a paid, temporary internship eligible to rising juniors or rising seniors within a commutable distance of Princeton, NJ. This role is a hybrid role with some in-office time required. (will change based on job function)

Key Responsibilities:

Our Supply Chain Digital Systems Intern works on meaningful activities that provide opportunities for personal and professional development, while contributing to Kyowa Kirin NA’s digitization strategy through process automation, driving best data practices and GxP system management. Responsibilities may include:

• Create Roadmap for Digital Control Tower (Project #1)
• The first phase of the Digital Control Tower will have been completed by internship start, so help will be required to map out the next steps in implementing functionality globally (Japan) or enhancing our usage of the system.
• The Digital Control Tower aims to automate data flows from Third Party Logistics (3PL) providers and Contract Manufacturers (CMO) in order to gain end to end visibility across the supply chain
• Support DSCSA Serialization Project (Research Area #1)
• The FDA’s Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) of 2013 mandates certain traceability requirements be in place by November 2024
• This project largely entails managing Master Data (MDM) and establishing data connections with trading partners for investigating suspected illegitimate product.
• Supply Planning (Project #2)
• Gain exposure in Microsoft D365 and understand how Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems work
• Support overall Supply Chain Inventory Strategy via Visio flow updates and work instructions
• The goal of the intern will be to design a proposal to enhance business performance and identify areas of opportunity using the O9 Digital Control Tower platform
• Engage in training to become well versed in industry best practices and ability to navigate complex matrixed organizations
• Participate in cross-functional collaboration to gain experience and alignment with different functional areas (e.g. Logistics, Technical Operations, Quality)

Qualifications/Requirements:

• This position requires candidates to be a rising Junior or Senior interested in a career in Supply Chain Management
• Individual must be driven to action and team focused
• Candidates are required to live within a commutable distance of Princeton, NJ
• Interns are required to be able to work from end of May 28th, 2024 to August 9th, 2024
• This position requires a minimum GPA of 3.0
• The ability to work a hybrid schedule is required
• This position requires that candidates be able to work in the United States on a permanent and on-going basis without sponsorship

Why intern with us?
At Kyowa Kirin, we provide an excellent company culture with the ability to learn and grow. The projects on which you will participate represent real work, where you will have an opportunity to contribute to solving problems, creating processes, and experience daily life at a company that seeks to have a profound impact with all of our patients. We offer an environment that helps our employees succeed and reach their professional goals while gaining experience in the pharmaceutical industry. 

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