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

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, CA

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About The Position

The Graduate Intern will join Amgen’s R&D Strategy & Performance Excellence (SPx) team, part of the R&D Execution, Operations, and Strategy organization. SPx develops and executes R&D strategy and roadmaps; leads functional transformation and continuous improvement; manages performance across R&D functions; and delivers results that support global R&D productivity and operational excellence. The role involves collaborative work across functions and organizational levels, including Research & Development and the Chief Medical Office. The intern will use analytical, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to work in teams, identify problems, conduct research, develop recommendations through qualitative and quantitative analysis, and deliver projects in strategic transformation, capability building, or business performance excellence. The internship is a full-time summer 2027 program. Interns must remain enrolled at an accredited college or university after the program and be located in the United States for its duration.

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 accredited MBA, Master’s, PharmD, or Ph.D. program 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Management Sciences, Life Sciences, or a similar field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and willing to learn.
• Adaptable when navigating ambiguity and evolving circumstances and priorities.
• Basic understanding of project management concepts, business processes, and/or change management experience.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with teams across Amgen to identify problems, conduct research, and develop recommendations using qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Deliver a final project in strategic transformation, capability building, or business performance excellence.
• Contribute to end-to-end transformations, including developing the case for change, planning, design, implementation, and value realization.
• Support transformation through digital initiatives, cultural shifts, process improvements, executive sponsorship, structured decision-making, and change management.
• Participate in efforts to develop employee skills and competencies through training, leadership development, and talent management strategies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by applying leading practices and optimizing operations for efficiency, quality, and shareholder satisfaction.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits.
• Opportunities to build a network of colleagues.
• Executive and social networking events.
• Community volunteer projects.
• A collaborative culture that supports professional and personal growth and well-being.

What This Job Offers

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