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

Amgen•Thousand Oaks, CA

1d•$35 - $41

About The Position

Amgen is hiring graduate interns for its R&D Execution, Strategy & Operations (R&D EOS) organization. The approximately 12-week internship combines project-based and experiential learning. R&D EOS drives innovation beyond the molecule and applies digital and other strategies to simplify processes. Its functional areas include Strategy; Portfolio & Program Management; R&D Business Operations; and R&D Knowledge & Learning. The intern will contribute to one or more projects and work collaboratively across multiple Amgen functions and levels, including Research & Development, the Chief Medical Office, the Chief Technology Office, and Quality & Compliance. Work may involve research, identifying problems, qualitative and quantitative analysis, developing recommendations, and presenting findings. Interns will share deliverables through forums such as an intern-wide poster session and a final readout to executive management, and may participate in learning, networking, and Employee Resource Group activities. The internship is intended for graduate students who will remain enrolled at an accredited college or university after the program and who can work full-time while located in the United States for its duration. Specific tasks and requirements may vary according to the project. The stated U.S. base pay range is $35.34–$41.20 per hour.

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, master's, PharmD, or Ph.D. program, as applicable to the internship, and complete 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 or co-op.
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.

Nice To Haves

Degree concentration in Business, Finance, Management Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering, Communications, Psychology, Human Resources, or a similar field.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Analytical and organized, with the ability to synthesize information from different sources and manage tasks and deadlines.
Enthusiasm, proactivity, and willingness to learn.
Adaptability in navigating and responding effectively to ambiguity and evolving circumstances and priorities.
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 to improve R&D competitiveness through speed, agility, and excellence in execution.
Use analytical, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to work in teams, identify problems, conduct research, develop recommendations through qualitative and quantitative analysis, and deliver final projects.
Present deliverables and findings through forums including an intern-wide poster session and a final readout to executive management.
Engage in learning activities and network with colleagues across the company.