Grad Intern – Global Medical Affairs Oncology (Summer 2027)

1001 Amgen Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. in Thousand Oaks, CA, offers a Summer 2027 Grad Intern – Global Medical Affairs Oncology. You will review literature, map audiences and objectives, and help develop integrated scientific communication plans to support oncology initiatives.

Expect to draft scientific materials, ensure accuracy, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance education efforts while developing your medical affairs expertise.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work a full-time schedule.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in MBA, Master’s, PharmD, or PhD program and will complete the first year before internship starts.
• Located in the United States for the duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Review and synthesize scientific literature on prostate cancer and the treatment landscape.
• Contribute to an integrated scientific communications plan across publications, congress activities, medical education, and training.
• Assist in developing and reviewing draft scientific materials for accuracy and balance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to coordinate workstreams and track milestones.

Skills

Scientific writing

Presentation skills

Critical appraisal of literature

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA program

Master's program

PharmD program

PhD program

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Career Category College Job 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 – Global Medical Affairs Oncology (Summer 2027)

What You Will Do

• Review and synthesize scientific literature on prostate cancer, the treatment landscape, and emerging evidence to inform communication priorities and identify educational needs
• Contribute to developing an integrated scientific communication plan that maps audiences, scientific objectives, deliverables, owners, and timelines across publications, congress activities, medical education, and internal training
• Assist in developing and reviewing draft scientific materials, such as evidence summaries, slide content, scientific question-and-answer documents, and training resources, for accuracy, balance, and consistency with available evidence
• Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues and/or agency partners to coordinate workstreams, consolidate, and track milestones through applicable review processes

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

Basic Qualifications:

• 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:

• Currently pursuing a PharmD or PhD in a biomedical related field of study
• Academic or research experience in oncology, immunology, pharmacology, or a related biomedical discipline; interest in prostate cancer, cancer immunotherapy, and Medical Affairs
• Ability to critically appraise scientific literature and clinical trial results, with a working understanding of study design, endpoints, and basic biostatistics
• Strong scientific writing and presentation skills, with experience translating complex evidence into clear, balanced content. Research presentations, posters, manuscripts, or coursework may demonstrate these skills
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and collaboration skills; ability to manage competing priorities and incorporate feedback
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

What You Can Expect of Us

• Participate in executive and social networking events, as well as community volunteer projects
• 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

The base pay range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $35.34 - $41.20 per hour.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. 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.

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