Intern Otsuka Way - Business Analyst - Process & Data Excellence Intern

Position: Intern the Otsuka Way 2026 - Business Analyst - Process & Data Excellence Intern
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.

Final date to receive applications: Candidates are encouraged to apply within 10 business days of the posting date. The position may remain open past this window until a suitable candidate is selected.

Interviews and offers: February through March 2026.

Duration of internship: June 1, 2026, through August 10, 2026.

Job Description

The Business Analyst Intern will support the Center of Excellence (CoE) in documenting, standardizing, and improving core enterprise processes across Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Record-to-Report (R2R). The intern will contribute to process mapping sprints, SOP creation, master data workflows, KPI dashboards, meeting intelligence tooling, and rapid-prototyping efforts using Power BI and SAP BTP.

This role offers hands-on experience with enterprise process documentation, business analysis, data visualization, workflow design, and continuous improvement initiatives - ideal for students interested in business systems, operations, data analytics, or process engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Document and map core enterprise processes (P2P, O2C, R2R), create SOPs and end-to-end workflows, and establish standardized diagramming and knowledge-management practices.

• Develop master data lifecycle documentation, validation checkpoints, RACIs, intake forms, and templates to support consistent data governance.

• Support CoE reporting by creating Q  templates, KPI definitions, mock data models, and a multi-page Power BI dashboard prototype.

• Enhance meeting efficiency by standardizing notes, maintaining a decision log, and enabling automated distribution via Teams/SharePoint.

• Explore a stretch SAP BTP automation use case and build low-fidelity analytics prototypes to identify dashboard opportunities and future enhancements.

Minimum:

• Undergraduate student graduating in the next 12-18 months pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business Administration, Accounting/Finance, Engineering, or a related field.

• Interest in or coursework related to the life sciences (biology, pharmaceutical sciences, healthcare, etc.).

• Ability to work with structured documentation, spreadsheets, and visual tools.

• Authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.

• Can commit to full duration of internship program.

• Authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the internship

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exposure to ERP concepts (SAP, Oracle, Workday, etc.).

• Familiarity with Kanban or Agile methodologies.

• Basic understanding of master data, data quality, or workflow principles.

• Intro-level experience with Power BI, Tableau, or data visualization tools.

• Experience creating diagrams in Lucidchart, Visio, or Figma.

• Basic exposure to APIs, automation tools, or light programming (useful for BTP stretch tasks).

• 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.
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