About the role#
Amgen is seeking graduate students for a 12-week summer internship within the R&D Execution, Operations & Strategy (R&D EOS) organization. This role focuses on driving innovation and simplifying processes across four functional areas: Strategy, Portfolio & Program Management, R&D Business Operations, and R&D Knowledge & Learning. You will work on key projects that support the R&D mission, collaborating across various functions including Research & Development, the Chief Medical Office, and Quality & Compliance.
What you'll do#
- Support a specific project within one of the R&D EOS functional areas.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on programs aimed at improving R&D competitiveness.
- Identify problems, conduct research, and develop recommendations through qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Deliver final projects and present your findings to executive management, including participation in an intern-wide poster session.
- Engage in networking, learning activities, and access Amgen’s Employee Resource Groups.
What you'll need#
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Currently enrolled in an MBA, Master’s, PharmD, or PhD program, having completed the first year of study before the internship begins.
- Pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Management Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering, Communications, Psychology, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Proactive, enthusiastic, and willing to learn.
- Ability to adapt to ambiguity and changing priorities.
- Demonstrated leadership experience.
- A basic understanding of project management concepts is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, remote internship for Summer 2027.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
- 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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