MBA Intern – Commercial Leadership Program (Summer 2027)

amgen; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive mentor

CLP peer buddy

Networking events

Job summary

Amgen offers an MBA Internship – Commercial Leadership Program (Summer 2027) designed to fast-track future commercial leaders. You will work on a high-impact project, develop leadership and business skills, and rotate through the Commercial Leadership Program after the internship, with 3–12 month rotations across functions.

Starting 2021, Amgen adopted a virtual-first approach with options for remote or partially onsite work, enabling geographic flexibility and collaboration across teams

Qualifications

• MBA student, enrolled in full-time program and available to accept future full-time by July 2028.
• Minimum three years of work experience preferred.
• Biotechnology/pharma industry experience preferred.
• Sales and/or marketing experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Own a meaningful commercial project tied to a real business priority (Marketing, Value & Access, Sales or related functions).
• Build deep project expertise by partnering with brand teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Analyze business challenges and deliver clear recommendations to internal partners and leaders.
• Gain exposure to leaders across the Global Markets & Policy organization.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

MBA program

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 lie within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

MBA Intern – Commercial Leadership Program (Summer 2027)

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

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. 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

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 $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.

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 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.

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