Grad Intern PKDM-BA South San Francisco

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, our shared mission is to serve patients living with serious illnesses, and that purpose guides everything we do.

Since 1980, Amgen has helped pioneer biotech in the fight against some of the world's toughest diseases. We focus on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease, and we reach millions of patients each year. Our pipeline covers cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As part of the team, you will help research, manufacture, and deliver medicines that help people live longer, fuller, happier lives.

Our culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you enjoy challenges, you will do well here.

Grad Intern – PKDM SM ADME (Summer 2027)

What You Will Do

During this program, you will contribute to Amgen's work on innovative drug discovery through cutting-edge research. You will apply machine learning approaches to better understand small molecule cellular biodistribution.

• Work in the PKDM-BA Department at Amgen, South San Francisco.
• Develop and apply fit-to-purpose models to understand target tissue exposure and support translational research.
• Present findings at group and departmental meetings.

What We Expect of You

You are a collaborative scientist who enjoys applying experimental and computational methods to advance understanding of drug ADME.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Majoring in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Bioengineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with cheminformatics and QSAR modeling, including the ability to combine chemistry, informatics, and cell biology to understand how molecular properties influence small-molecule uptake and distribution. Familiarity with molecular descriptors, fingerprints, and QSAR analysis.
• Conceptual understanding of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary research environment.

What You Can Expect of Us

Amgen works to develop treatments and also to support your professional and personal growth and well-being, with competitive benefits and a collaborative culture.

• Build a network of colleagues that will last throughout your time with us and beyond.
• Bring your authentic self to work in a culture that values diversity of thought and experience.
• Take part in executive and social networking events, as well as community volunteer projects.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Amgen will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities during the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Amgen will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.