Grad Intern – Global Medical Affairs Oncology (Summer 2027)

Amgen•Thousand Oaks, CA

About The Position

Amgen is seeking a graduate intern to join its Global Medical Affairs oncology team for Summer 2027. The intern will support preparation and execution of an integrated scientific communication plan for an investigational prostate cancer therapy. The work includes reviewing scientific literature and emerging evidence, helping plan communications across audiences and activities, preparing and reviewing scientific materials, and coordinating workstreams with cross-functional colleagues and agency partners. The internship is intended for a graduate student pursuing a PharmD, PhD, or another qualifying graduate degree who has completed the first year of the program before the internship begins. Interns must remain enrolled at an accredited college or university after the program and be located and authorized to work in the United States for the internship’s duration. A full-time schedule is required. The role offers a base pay range of $35.34–$41.20 per hour. Interns can build professional connections, participate in executive and social networking events and community volunteer projects, and work in a collaborative, inclusive culture that supports professional and personal growth.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have graduated with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Be currently enrolled in an accredited MBA program for an MBA internship, Master’s program for a Master’s internship, PharmD program for a PharmD internship, or PhD program for a PhD internship, and have completed the first year of that program before the internship starts.
Be available to work a full-time schedule.
Remain enrolled in an accredited college or university following the internship program.
Be located in the United States for the duration of the internship.
Be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
Have strong organization, attention to detail, and collaboration skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities and incorporate feedback.
Be proficient in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Currently pursuing a PharmD or PhD in a biomedical-related field of study.
Academic or research experience in oncology, immunology, pharmacology, or a related biomedical discipline, and interest in prostate cancer, cancer immunotherapy, and Medical Affairs.
Ability to critically appraise scientific literature and clinical trial results, with a working understanding of study design, endpoints, and basic biostatistics.
Strong scientific writing and presentation skills, including experience translating complex evidence into clear, balanced content; research presentations, posters, manuscripts, or coursework may demonstrate these skills.

Responsibilities

Review and synthesize scientific literature on prostate cancer, its treatment landscape, and emerging evidence to inform communication priorities and identify educational needs.
Contribute to an integrated scientific communication plan mapping audiences, scientific objectives, deliverables, owners, and timelines across publications, congress activities, medical education, and internal training.
Assist in developing and reviewing scientific materials, including evidence summaries, slide content, scientific Q&A documents, and training resources, for accuracy, balance, and consistency with available evidence.
Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues and agency partners to coordinate workstreams, consolidate information, and track milestones through applicable review processes.