Operations Graduate Program – Summer 2027 Internship

Amgen•Thousand Oaks, CA

20h•$35 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients. At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. During this program, you will complete an internship project at Amgen within the Operations function, exploring opportunities and advancing core business priorities. Operations is one of four core functions at Amgen with a mission to manufacture and reliably deliver safe, effective, and high-quality medicine to patients around the world. The organization is spread across ten sites and divided into six functions: Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations Transformation & Digital Strategy, Process Development, and Quality. The graduate internship projects are designed to provide students with the opportunity to solve real organizational challenges and develop essential skills for future career success. This internship will be approximately 13 weeks, expected to start in the Summer 2027, and includes mentoring, coaching, and experiential learning opportunities to support the development of talent on their continued journey to leadership excellence. Amgen promotes collaboration with senior leadership and other business stakeholders through a series of virtual presentations and networking engagements. Interns are also invited to attend an in-person week at Amgen’s headquarters in Thousand Oaks, CA, which will provide the opportunity for professional development through training sessions, one-on-one mentoring, and multiple networking events. Whether you're pursuing an MBA, a dual graduate degree in engineering and business, or a science-focused path, the Operations Graduate Program is your gateway to a meaningful career in biotech operations. Join a community that values innovation, execution excellence, inclusion, and leadership—and be part of something bigger.

Requirements

Must be available to work a full-time schedule.
Expected continued enrollment in an accredited college or university following the internship program / co-op
Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship program
Must be available to accept and commit to future full-time employment by July 2028, if offered
18 years or older
Graduated with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Currently enrolled in an MBA program for an MBA internship OR a Master’s program for a Master’s internship OR a PharmD program for a PharmD internship OR Ph.D. for a PhD internship from an accredited college or university and completion of the first year of MBA OR Master’s OR Pharm D OR Ph.D. program before the internship starts
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of this program.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or other relevant disciplines obtained from an accredited college or university
Two years of relevant work experience in leadership, biotechnology/pharmaceuticals, consulting, engineering, healthcare, manufacturing, technology, or other relevant industries
Experience applying AI and continuous improvement (CI) techniques to automate processes and drive proactive problem-solving in continuous improvement contexts
Demonstrates a passion for innovation in Operations
Demonstrates problem-solving skills, high-level critical thinking, and strong analytical skills
Shows strong business acumen, including the ability to understand business priorities and connect work to strategic objectives
Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, a growth mindset, and the ability to quickly learn from experiences and apply learnings to new or challenging situations
Exhibits excellent interpersonal and networking skills
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
Displays excellent time and project management skills

Responsibilities

Complete an internship project at Amgen within the Operations function, exploring opportunities and advancing core business priorities.
Solve real organizational challenges and develop essential skills for future career success.
Participate in executive and social networking events, as well as community volunteer projects.