Undergrad Intern - Operations

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, you are part of something bigger. Our shared mission, to serve patients living with serious illnesses, drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we have helped pioneer the world of biotech in the 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 will help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges, you will thrive as part of the Amgen team.

What You Will Do

This internship is approximately 13 weeks and includes both project-based and experiential learning. You will have opportunities for professional development through training sessions, one-on-one mentoring, and networking events.

Operations is one of three foundational functions at Amgen, with a mission to manufacture and deliver safe and effective medicine to patients worldwide. Operations is divided into five sub-functions: Supply Chain, Process Development, Quality, Manufacturing, and Facilities & Engineering.

We are seeking highly motivated, hardworking individuals who will lead initiatives, strategic analysis, and business case development on projects across the five Operations functions. During this program, you will focus on making effective recommendations to the organization's senior leadership.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop a project charter to map out objectives, identify key stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables.
• Leverage analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally, identify problems, measure current state, develop recommendations through qualitative and quantitative analysis, and present findings through various forums, including an intern-wide poster session and a final readout to executive management.
• Network with colleagues across the company and enjoy full access to Amgen's Employee Resource Groups.

Program Eligibility Requirements

• Expected completion of one year of study from an accredited college or university prior to the internship commencing.
• Expected continued enrollment in an accredited college or university following the internship program.
• Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship program.
• Must be available to work a full-time schedule.
• Must be available to accept and commit to future full-time employment by July 2028, if offered.

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The passionate and driven individual we seek exemplifies the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Amgen requires that all individuals applying for an undergrad internship or co-op assignment meet the following criteria:

• 18 years or older.
• Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor's Degree program from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree concentration(s) in Engineering, Life Science, Chemistry / Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Applied Mathematics, or Data Science.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• VBA for Excel and SQL knowledge.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, project management, problem solving, analytical and quantitative skills.
• Demonstrated personal initiative, self-motivation, flexibility and adaptability.
• Proven leadership experience on campus (e.g., projects, clubs, organizations, sports).

What You Can Expect of Us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From competitive benefits to a collaborative culture, we will support your journey every step of the way.

The base pay range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $28.87 per hour.

• Build a network of colleagues that will endure and grow throughout your time with us and beyond.
• Bring your authentic self to the table and become the professional you're inspired to be through a culture that values diversity of thought and experience.
• Participate in executive and social networking events, as well as community volunteer projects.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of this program. Sponsorship for future FTE roles is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment 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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.