Grad Intern – R&D Strategy & Performance Excellence (SPx) (Summer 2027)

Amgen•Thousand Oaks, CA

10d•$35 - $41

About The Position

The Grad Intern will join Amgen’s R&D Strategy & Performance Excellence (SPx) team within the R&D Execution, Operations, and Strategy organization. The team develops and executes R&D strategy and roadmaps, manages functional transformation and continuous improvement, and oversees performance management across R&D functions to drive productivity and operational excellence globally. The intern will collaborate across functions and levels, including Research & Development and the Chief Medical Office. They will work in teams to identify problems, conduct research, develop recommendations through qualitative and quantitative analysis, and deliver final projects. Projects may focus on strategic transformation, capability building, or business performance excellence. The internship requires full-time availability and continued enrollment at an accredited college or university after the program. The student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship. The U.S. base pay range is $35.34–$41.20 per hour.

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, Master’s, PharmD, or Ph.D. program at an accredited college or university and have completed the first year of that program before the internship starts.
Must be available to work a full-time schedule.
Must remain enrolled in an accredited college or university following the internship program or co-op.
Must be 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.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Enthusiasm, proactivity, and willingness to learn.
Ability to adapt to ambiguity and evolving circumstances and priorities.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Management Sciences, Life Sciences, or a similar field.
Basic understanding of project management concepts, business processes, and/or change management experience.
Experience or interest in Lean, Six Sigma, or Total Quality Management methodologies.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify problems, conduct research, and develop recommendations using qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Deliver final projects in strategic transformation, capability building, or business performance excellence.
Contribute to end-to-end transformations, including case for change, planning, design, implementation, and value realization.
Participate in employee capability-building efforts, including initiatives related to training, leadership development, and talent management.
Contribute to continuous improvement by implementing leading practices, optimizing operations, and supporting high efficiency and quality.