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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.

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. During this 10-13 week program, you will have the opportunity to partner with Amgen’s finance leaders and experience our mission-driven culture firsthand.

Each summer intern will be placed on a team and assigned a meaningful project that’s tied directly to our strategic and tactical goals. These projects give interns the opportunity to think analytically, build a strong foundation in corporate finance, and gain valuable experience in the biotechnology industry. Throughout the summer, each intern will benefit from the support and guidance of their manager, assigned mentor, teammates, fellow interns, recruiting team members, and the greater Amgen community. Upon successful completion of the summer experience, interns will be evaluated for a full-time position post-graduation.

• Develop a highly differentiated set of technical and financial skills as you tackle a challenging project and prepare a presentation for the greater finance organization
• Gain a deep understanding of your functional team and how it contributes to Amgen’s success. Potential team placements include Financial Planning & Analysis, Treasury, Accounting, Tax, Corporate Audit, and Corporate Services
• Collaborate with fellow interns in a week-long multidisciplinary case study competition that will expose you to various aspects of our business including operations, sales and marketing, and forecasting
• Explore opportunities to use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies to improve financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, controls, and decision-making
• Work with financial and operational data to identify trends, develop insights, and communicate recommendations to business partners
• Gain direct exposure to Amgen executives and senior leaders through regular meetings, networking opportunities, and career development events
• Network with colleagues across the company and enjoy full access to Amgen’s Employee Resource Groups

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

• Concentration in Economics, Business Administration, Biotechnology Management, Accounting or Finance
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of basic financial analytical principles
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong team mentality and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues on complex assignments
• Prior work experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical or healthcare industry

Submit a thoughtful cover letter that highlights your interest in the role and how your experiences align with the opportunity

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 - $41.20 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.

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. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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.