About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for the Summer 2027 term. You will join the R&D Execution, Strategy & Operations (R&D EOS) organization, which focuses on driving innovation and simplifying processes across the company. The program lasts approximately 12 weeks and combines project-based work with experiential learning. You will work across various functions, including Strategy, Portfolio & Program Management, Business Operations, and Knowledge & Learning.
What you'll do#
- Support a specific project within one of the R&D EOS functional areas.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve R&D competitiveness, speed, and execution.
- Identify problems, conduct research, and develop recommendations through qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Present deliverables and findings to stakeholders, including executive management.
- Engage in learning activities and network with colleagues across the company.
What you'll need#
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Currently enrolled in an MBA, Master’s, PharmD, or Ph.D. program, with completion of the first year before the internship begins.
- Degree concentration in Business, Finance, Management Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering, Communications, Psychology, or Human Resources.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical and organized approach to tasks.
- Enthusiastic and proactive mindset.
- Ability to adapt to ambiguity and changing priorities.
- Basic understanding of project management concepts.
Location & details#
- This role is remote and based in the United States.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of the program. Sponsorship is not provided.
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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