Grad Intern – R&D Execution, Strategy & Operations (Summer 2027)

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, CA

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About The Position

Amgen is seeking graduate-level interns for its R&D Execution, Strategy & Operations (R&D EOS) organization. The approximately 12-week internship combines project-based work with experiential learning. R&D EOS focuses on driving innovation beyond the molecule and applying digital and other strategies to simplify processes. Its functional areas are Strategy; Portfolio & Program Management; R&D Business Operations; and R&D Knowledge & Learning.

The intern will work collaboratively across functions and organizational levels, including Research & Development, the Chief Medical Office, the Chief Technology Office, and Quality & Compliance. The intern will take responsibility for one or more projects that advance the organization’s mission. Specific tasks and requirements may vary with the project.

The program includes learning activities, networking with colleagues across Amgen, access to Employee Resource Groups, executive and social networking events, and community volunteer projects. Interns present deliverables or findings in forums such as an intern-wide poster session and a final readout to executive management. The internship is approximately 12 weeks, requires a full-time schedule, and requires the student to remain located in the United States for its duration. Continued enrollment at an accredited college or university following the internship is expected.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have graduated with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must be currently enrolled in an MBA program for an MBA internship, a Master’s program for a Master’s internship, a PharmD program for a PharmD internship, or a Ph.D. program for a Ph.D. internship at an accredited college or university.
• Must complete the first year of the MBA, Master’s, PharmD, or Ph.D. program before the internship starts.
• Must be available to work a full-time schedule.
• Must remain located in the United States for the duration of the internship.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
• Expected to continue enrollment in an accredited college or university following the internship.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and organized, with the ability to synthesize information from different sources and manage tasks and deadlines.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and willing to learn.
• Adaptable in navigating and responding effectively to ambiguity and evolving circumstances and priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Degree concentration in Business, Finance, Management Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering, Communications, Psychology, Human Resources, or a similar field.
• Basic understanding of project management concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support a project within one of the R&D EOS functional areas.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects or programs intended to improve R&D competitiveness through speed, agility, and excellence in execution.
• Work in teams to identify problems, conduct research, develop recommendations through qualitative and quantitative analysis, and deliver final projects.
• Present project deliverables and findings through forums including an intern-wide poster session and a final readout to executive management.
• Participate in learning activities and network with colleagues across the company.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits.
• Professional and personal growth and well-being support.
• Networking with colleagues across the company.
• Access to Amgen Employee Resource Groups.
• Executive and social networking events.
• Community volunteer projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern