Biosample Management Operations Intern

Join a Legacy of Innovation 125 Years and Counting!

Daiichi Sankyo Group is dedicated to the creation and supply of innovative pharmaceutical therapies to improve standards of care and address diversified, unmet medical needs of people globally by leveraging our world-class science and technology. With more than 125 years of scientific expertise and a presence in more than 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo and its 18,000 employees around the world draw upon a rich legacy of innovation and a robust pipeline of promising new medicines to help people. In addition to a strong portfolio of medicines for cardiovascular diseases, under the Group’s 2025 Vision to become a “Global Pharma Innovator with Competitive Advantage in Oncology,” Daiichi Sankyo is primarily focused on providing novel therapies in oncology, as well as other research areas centered around rare diseases and immune disorders.   

We are currently seeking a Biosample Management Operations Intern from June 2026 – May 2027. This position will be full-time (37.5 hours) in the summer and part-time (20 hours) for the remainder of the internship.     

Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing long-term storage (LTS) at the biorepository and overseeing the coordination of sample movements needed for LTS or post-study analysis

• Provide vendor performance/oversight responsibilities for the Biorepository (e.g. KPI management and oversight, issue escalation, etc.)

• Support the verification of data accuracy at the Biorepository including specimen identifiers and metadata, and ICF-associated permissions prior to utilization.

• Collaborate with Procurement to review contracts and ensure qualification for biorepository vendors responsible for long-term storage.

• Assist the Biorepository Lead and Head of BSM as needed to manage the communication with Precision Medicine and the clinical study teams to address informed consent and IRB/EC questions related to biosamples in long-term storage in the biorepository

• Ensure that samples are tracked, stored, destroyed, and used appropriately in line with the associated Informed Consent Forms and associated SOPs

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals, or a related field.

• Basic understanding of drug development process, informed consent and biorepository.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to details and ability to prioritize competing timelines.

• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

​Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All 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.