Grad Intern - Operations Process Development (Summer 2027)

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive Speaker Series

Mentoring

Networking events

Job summary

Amgen is offering a Grad Intern - Operations Process Development position for Summer 2027 in the United States. The intern will work on a technical project across PD subareas, analyze data, and present outcomes to the team, with exposure to training and mentoring opportunities.

The role emphasizes collaboration, rigorous lab work, GMP awareness, and developing practical, executive-level recommendations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work a full-time schedule.
• Located in the United States for the duration of the internship.
• Currently pursuing an advanced degree with first year completed (MBA/Masters/PhD/PharmD).
• Strong lab skills and GMP awareness.

Responsibilities

• Complete a technical project in one of several Process Development areas.
• Analyze data and communicate findings to the team clearly.
• Participate in training sessions, mentoring, and networking events.

Skills

Lab experience

Attention to detail

Research skills

Collaborative team player

Tools

GMP knowledge

Job description

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Grad Intern - Operations Process Development (Summer 2027)

What You Will Do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. Operations is one of the three foundational functions at Amgen with a mission to be consistent and efficient in delivering safe and effective medicines around the world. Operations manufactures and delivers Amgen therapeutics to our patients. Made up of five subfunctions: Global Supply Chain, Process Development, Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering, and spread across several sites, Operations aspiration is simple: Ensure patients have access to the Amgen products they need. Every patient, every time.

Process Development (PD) is the department within Operations that takes molecules from Research & Development and turns them into products which can be manufactured for therapeutic use. With the support of their hiring manager, the PD intern will complete a technical project in one of the following areas: Drug Substance Technologies, Attribute Sciences, Manufacturing and Clinical Supply, Drug Product Technologies, or Combination Product Operations. The intern will get the chance to be exposed to scientific and/or business processes within Amgen as well as analyze and interpret data into meaningful, business-influencing outcomes, and then communicate this process to their team in a clear and compelling manner.

In conjunction with the project work, interns will have the opportunity for professional development through training sessions, an Executive Speaker Series, lab and facilities tours, one-on-one mentoring, and various networking events. Interns will also be able to interact with peers at Amgen-sponsored social events.

Example projects from previous internships:

• Drug Substance Technology Development of Single-Pass Tangential Flow UF/DF Unit Operation for Production of Ultra-High Concentration Drug Substance
• Attribute Sciences Advancement of Activity Assays for Key Residual Host Cell Proteins
• Drug Product Technology Using Mass Spectrometry as an In-line Process Analytical Tool for Lyophilization
• Combination Product Operations Gathering Patient and Internal Stakeholder Insights to Improve Combination Products and Processes
• Manufacturing and Clinical Supply Tactical Project Management Standardization for Commercial Drug Product Tech Transfers

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 graduate intern we seek is a collaborative team-player who 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 bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
• Currently enrolled in an MBA program for an MBA internship OR a Masters program for a Masters 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 Masters OR Pharm D OR Ph.D. program before the internship starts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Masters program for a Masters internship from an accredited college or university and completion of the first year Masters program before the internship starts
• Degree concentration(s) in Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, OR related discipline
• 2-4 years of lab experience
• Strong basic lab skills
• Ability to learn new experimental methods
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to conduct research
• Ability to manage multiple projects consecutively
• Demonstrated ability to bring structure to complex problems, pragmatic scoping and problem-solving approach, ability to objectively evaluate options/trade-offs and develop executive management-level recommendations
• Knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory policies

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, well 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 youre 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.

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.