Intern the Otsuka Way: Legal Affairs - Otsuka Summer 2023 Internship

Job Summary 

Otsuka is a dynamic and vibrant organization made up of motivated individuals we call Otsuka-people—people who have a shared mission for creating new products for better health worldwide. We live by our purpose: defy limitation, so that others can too. This purpose gives meaning to our work and motivates and drives us each day.  

Otsuka’s Internship Program offers meaningful hands on project experiences that impact patient’s lives while providing students an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. The internship program takes a holistic approach to education, in that students acquire both practical, applicable skills, but also gain additional experience in business and innovation as it relates to the pharmaceutical industry and the student’s area of study. Students will have the opportunity to learn to navigate the complex matrix and team environment at a global pharmaceutical company, gain the fundamental skills and knowledge in the industry and will also engage in valuable, practical job experience through the internship experience. 

We have opportunities for you across our business and corporate functions.   

We’re looking for the best candidates out there who want to make a difference in patients lives. Candidates who are hungry, innovative, and ready to make an impact within the Pharmaceutical Industry. Now is your chance to be apart of the innovation!  

Job Description 

The Otsuka Legal Affairs Department identifies and assists in addressing legal risks in clinical development and commercialized products as well as new business opportunities, protects existing intellectual property (“IP”) and identifies new IP opportunities, negotiates company contracts, manages litigation, monitors legal developments within the pharmaceutical industry, ensures best corporate governance practices are followed and promotes an ethical culture that fosters best practices and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations and Otsuka’s own Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. 

The Legal Affairs Internship will provide an opportunity for a student who is interested in the health law field to work with experienced legal professionals at Otsuka. The assignment will include hands-on work on projects that provide practical experience with the legal, compliance, and business drivers and needs of a national pharmaceutical company. 

The primary focus of the summer Legal Affairs Fellowship will be to assist on projects jointly overseen by experienced corporate attorneys and related to Otsuka’s clinical development and promotional activities and other areas of legal risk. The Fellow is also expected to gain exposure to other functional areas of Otsuka and will have the opportunity to meet and interact with seasoned professionals with varying backgrounds and expertise and to gain exposure to the business. 

Qualifications/ Required 

Knowledge/ Experience and Skills: 

Applicants must meet the following criteria: 

Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal, written, and public engagements in speaking with key opinion leaders, training sales, and educating customers regarding reimbursement strategy and updates 

Ability to organize and manage multiple projects in executing on key deliverables within required timeframes. 

Educational Qualifications 

Minimum 

Must be 1L or a rising second and third year JD student  

Must be in good academic standing and must be planning on returning to the university for the following semester  

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 

Preferred 

Preference will be given to students on the School of Law’s Health Law Track or Business Law Track, but participation in those programs is not required 

Demonstrated interpersonal skills 

Demonstrated leadership skills 

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills 

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 

Disclaimer 

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status, or any protected status. 

Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; https://www.otsuka-us.com/careers-join-otsuka.

Disclaimer: 

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status, or any protected status.

Valid Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or Accommodation

The COVID-19 Vaccination is mandatory for incoming new hires and employees. Uploading documentation with proof of full vaccination record or an Otsuka approved accommodation will be required during the pre-employment process as permitted by law. New hires must be fully vaccinated unless there is an approved accommodation prior to start date.

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