Grad Intern - Biostatistics (Summer 2027)

Amgen SA; United States; Remote; USD 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen, headquartered in the United States, invites you to join its Summer 2027 Grad Intern – Biostatistics program. You will collaborate with a senior statistician on the design and analysis of clinical trials and related nonclinical research.

The internship lasts 10–13 weeks with competitive compensation, opportunities for networking, and limited relocation housing or transportation allowance for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, or Mathematics
• Third year of current program or higher
• Proficiency in SAS or R on either UNIX or NT platform
• Ability to lead and deliver results in an interactive matrixed environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills, relationship building, and leadership skill

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a senior statistician on design and analysis of clinical trials and nonclinical research
• Contribute to internship projects with meaningful outcomes for patient impact
• Present summarized work at program conclusion

Skills

Biostatistics

SAS

R

Unix/NT

Leadership

Communication

Statistics

Mathematics

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA program

Master’s program

PharmD program

PhD program

Tools

Unix/NT platforms

Job description

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.

Grad Intern – Biostatistics (Summer 2027)

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen’s 10 – 13-week internship program offers meaningful project experiences that impact patient’s lives. This internship provides the opportunity for executive and social networking events and to participate in community volunteer projects while providing competitive compensation. Limited relocation housing and/or transportation allowance may be available for eligible candidates.

This position will work closely with a senior-level statistician on topics related to the design and analysis of clinical trials and/or nonclinical research.

Amgen research and development uses science and innovation to dramatically improve people’s lives in various therapeutic areas, including oncology, nephrology, bone metabolism, cardiovascular, and inflammation.

At the conclusion of the internship, this position will give a presentation summarizing the work completed during the program.

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

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The collaborative individual we seek is a team‑player with these 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 Ph.D. 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:

• Pursuing a PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, or Mathematics
• In the process of completing the third year of current program
• Proficiency in SAS or R on either a UNIX or NT platform
• Ability to lead and deliver results in an interactive matrixed environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills, relationship building, and leadership skill

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.

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.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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.