Amgen Inc

Operations Graduate Program - Summer 2027 Internship

Amgen Inc$73K — $86K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Must be enrolled in an MBA, Master's, PharmD, or Ph.D. program
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline preferred
  • Two years of relevant work experience in fields such as biotech or consulting
  • Experience with AI and continuous improvement techniques
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated business acumen and communication skills
  • Intellectual curiosity and ability to adapt quickly

Responsibilities

  • Complete an internship project within the Operations function
  • Collaborate with senior leadership and business stakeholders
  • Engage in mentoring and coaching for skill development
  • Participate in professional development training sessions
  • Attend networking events and possible in-person week at headquarters
  • Solve real organizational challenges
  • Support Amgen's mission to manufacture high-quality medicines

Benefits

  • Network building with colleagues and professionals
  • Culture that values diversity of thought and experience
  • Participation in executive networking events
  • Opportunities for community volunteer projects
  • Support for personal and professional growth
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Job Description

Operations Graduate Program - Summer 2027 Internship

What You Will Do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. 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.

Program Eligibility 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


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 a grad internship or a co-op assignment at Amgen must meet the following criteria:
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 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

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 our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we'll support your journey every step of the way.

The base pay range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $35.34 - $41.83 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 accepting a culture that values the diversity of thought and experience and will flex to your strengths and possibilities.
  • 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.

Salary Range
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About Amgen Inc

Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures human therapeutics for various illnesses and diseases. The company is values-based and deeply rooted in science and innovation to transform new ideas and discoveries into medicines for patients with serious diseases. They offer products for treating illness in the areas of oncology/hematology, cardiovascular, inflammation, bone health, nephrology, and neuroscience.

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At Amgen Inc, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, engaging in work that brings real solutions to patients worldwide. Our commitment to your career growth is evident in our professional development and leadership training programs designed to nurture your potential.

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Size
24,200 employees
Market Cap
$141.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7.2 billion
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+2.5%
Revenue
$25.4 billion
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