MBA Intern – Commercial Leadership Program (Summer 2027)

Amgen Inc. (IR); Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. MBA Intern – Commercial Leadership Program offers a summer internship designed to develop future commercial leaders. You will work on a high-impact project, gain leadership skills, and interact with cross-functional teams to understand Amgen’s sales and marketing strategies.

The program feeds into the full-time CLP with multiple rotations and executive mentorship. The internship provides exposure to senior leaders, flexible work arrangements (remote or partial onsite), and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Currently enrolled in a Full-time MBA program, with year one completed before internship starts.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Own a meaningful commercial project tied to a real business priority (Marketing, Value & Access, Sales, Patient Access & Reimbursement).
• Collaborate with brand teams and cross-functional stakeholders to build project insights.
• Analyze business challenges and deliver clear recommendations to internal partners and leaders.
• Develop a strong commercial mindset by understanding decisions across customers, markets, products, and patient needs.
• Gain exposure to leaders across the Global Markets & Policy organization through mentoring and program experiences.
• Receive guidance from an executive mentor and CLP peer buddy throughout the summer.
• Present final recommendations and reflect on learning and fit for full-time CLP.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

MBA candidate

Bachelor's degree

Job description

MBA Intern – Commercial Leadership Program (Summer 2027)

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 lie 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. The Commercial Leadership Program is Amgen’s MBA talent pipeline for future commercial leaders. Through this summer internship, you will contribute to a high-impact commercial project, build leadership and business skills, and gain exposure to the people, teams, and decisions that shape how Amgen brings medicines to patients. The MBA internship is the pathway into Amgen’s full-time Commercial Leadership Program which includes 3 -12 month rotations that provides members with the unique opportunity to accelerate their commercial career in biotech through foundational sales & marketing experiences. Program graduates are now in leadership roles throughout Amgen. Starting in 2021, Amgen initiated a company-wide virtual-first way of working with an option to be fully remote or partially onsite, thus allowing geographic flexibility.

During this internship program, you will:

• Own a meaningful commercial project tied to a real business priority in areas such as Marketing, Value & Access, Sales, Patient Access & Reimbursement or related commercial functions.
• Build deep project expertise by partnering with brand teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Analyze business challenges, develop insights, and deliver clear recommendations to internal partners and leaders.
• Strengthen your commercial mindset by learning how Amgen makes decisions across customers, markets, products, and patient needs.
• Gain exposure to leaders across the Global Markets & Policy organization through networking, mentoring, and program experiences.
• Receive support from an executive mentor and CLP peer buddy throughout the summer.
• Experience Amgen’s culture through development sessions, networking opportunities, and social activities.
• Present your final recommendations and reflect on your learning, growth, and potential fit for the full-time CLP.
• You will be supported by a project manager, executive mentor, CLP peer buddy, and the broader CLP community to help you navigate the organization, build relationships, and make the most of the summer experience.
• Interns are evaluated not only on project delivery, but also on leadership potential, commercial thinking, learning agility, collaboration, communication, and readiness for future growth in Global Markets & Policy.

Program Eligibility Requirements

• Expected continued enrollment in an accredited college or university following the internship program
• Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship program
• Must be available to work a full-time schedule
• Enrolled in a Full-Time MBA Program and must be available to accept and commit to future full-time employment by July 2028, if offered

What We Expect of You

The innovative individual we seek is a leader 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 a Full-time MBA program for from an accredited college or university, with completion of the first year before the internship starts
• Preferred Qualifications: Minimum three years of work experience Biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or health care industry experience Sales and/or marketing experience International work experience Consulting experience Demonstrated leadership experience Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact with all levels of management Ability to work effectively in a team-based, cross-functional environment The ability to operate independently, across functional lines, and with both internal and external customers and/or stakeholders Proven problem-solving, analytical, quantitative, organizational, and project management skills Ability to deliver results within aggressive timelines and amidst competing priorities Demonstrated personal initiative, self-motivation, resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity Receptivity to coaching and feedback from management and peers.
• Thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in CLP and how your experiences align with Amgen’s mission and commercial leadership goals.

What You Can Expect of Us

• The base pay range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $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.

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.

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 with 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.

. Salary Range USD - USD Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

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