About the role#
This summer 2027 internship focuses on the application of artificial intelligence, knowledge graphs, and graph analytics to patient journey data. You will investigate complex epidemiology and real-world evidence questions to support our mission of serving patients with serious illnesses. This is a full-time, remote position.
What you'll do#
- Design and develop a prototype knowledge graph representing longitudinal patient journeys, including relationships among patient characteristics, treatments, clinical events, and outcomes.
- Apply graph algorithms to investigate epidemiology questions and explore methods for stratifying patients based on treatment patterns and clinical outcomes.
- Use AI-assisted tools to support project development, including knowledge graph design, data mapping, code development, and quality review, while maintaining human oversight and validation.
- Evaluate use cases such as identifying common treatment pathways and characterizing transitions in care.
- Compare knowledge graph-based methods with traditional analytical approaches and document their respective strengths and limitations.
- Deliver reusable analytical code, technical documentation, a working prototype, and a final presentation summarizing findings and organizational value.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Master’s or PhD program in data science, computer science, artificial intelligence, biomedical informatics, biostatistics, epidemiology, computational biology, or a related quantitative discipline.
- Completion of the first year of your graduate program before the internship starts and continued enrollment following the program.
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Experience using Python, R, or a comparable programming language for data analysis, machine learning, or AI development.
- Foundational knowledge of artificial intelligence, graph theory, network analysis, or graph-based machine learning.
- Ability to translate scientific or business questions into analytical approaches and work with complex datasets.
- Strong problem-solving, written communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional partners.
- Must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
Location & details#
- This role is remote and must be performed within the United States.
- The internship is a full-time commitment.
- The base pay range for this position is $35.34 to $41.20 per hour.
About Amgen
Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops human therapeutics to treat cancer, heart disease, and other conditions. Founded in 1980, the company is based in Thousand Oaks, California. It operates as a public company with over 41,000 employees. Its work focuses on biologics and the development of novel products.
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