Operations Graduate Program – Summer 2027 Internship

Amgen; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 4,868,000 - 5,763,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen invites applicants for the Operations Graduate Program – Summer 2027 Internship. This 13‑week program offers hands‑on projects across Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and more, with mentoring and leadership development.

Interns will engage in virtual sessions and attend an in‑person week at Amgen’s Thousand Oaks, CA headquarters for training and networking. Eligible students pursuing MBA, engineering/business dual degrees, or science‑focused pathways may apply, starting

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or other relevant disciplines preferred.
• Two years of relevant work experience in leadership, biotechnology/pharmaceuticals, consulting, engineering, healthcare, manufacturing, technology, or other relevant industries.
• Experience applying AI and CI techniques to automate processes and drive proactive problem‑solving.
• Demonstrates a passion for innovation in Operations.
• Demonstrates problem‑solving skills, high‑level critical thinking, and strong analytical skills.
• Shows strong business acumen and ability to connect work to strategic objectives.
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and growth mindset.
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
• Displays excellent time and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete an internship project within the Operations function (Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations Transformation & Digital Strategy, Process Development, and Quality).
• Participate in mentoring, coaching, and experiential learning experiences to develop leadership skills.
• Attend an in‑person week at Amgen’s headquarters for professional development and networking.
• Engage with senior leadership and stakeholders through virtual presentations and networking engagements.

Skills

Leadership

AI

CI

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA program

Master's program

PharmD program

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

Operations Graduate Program – Summer 2027 Internship

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. During this program, you will complete an internship project at Amgen within the Operations function, exploring opportunities and advancing core business priorities. Operations is one of four core functions at Amgen with a mission to manufacture and reliably deliver safe, effective, and high‑quality medicine to patients around the world. The organization is spread across ten sites and divided into six functions: Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations Transformation & Digital Strategy, Process Development, and Quality. The graduate internship projects are designed to provide students with the opportunity to solve real organizational challenges and develop essential skills for future career success. This internship will be approximately 13 weeks, expected to start in the Summer 2027, and includes mentoring, coaching, and experiential learning opportunities to support the development of talent on their continued journey to leadership excellence. Amgen promotes collaboration with senior leadership and other business stakeholders through a series of virtual presentations and networking engagements. Interns are also invited to attend an in-person week at Amgen’s headquarters in Thousand Oaks, CA, which will provide the opportunity for professional development through training sessions, one-on-one mentoring, and multiple networking events. Whether you're pursuing an MBA, a dual graduate degree in engineering and business, or a science‑focused path, the Operations Graduate Program is your gateway to a meaningful career in biotech operations. Join a community that values innovation, execution excellence, inclusion, and leadership—and be part of something bigger.

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
• Must be available to accept and commit to future full‑time employment by July2028, if offered

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The passionate and driven individual we seek exemplifies the following qualifications:

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

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or other relevant disciplines obtained from an accredited college or university
• Two years of relevant work experience in leadership, biotechnology/pharmaceuticals, consulting, engineering, healthcare, manufacturing, technology, or other relevant industries
• Experience applying AI and continuous improvement (CI) techniques to automate processes and drive proactive problem‑solving in continuous improvement contexts
• Demonstrates a passion for innovation in Operations
• Demonstrates problem‑solving skills, high‑level critical thinking, and strong analytical skills
• Shows strong business acumen, including the ability to understand business priorities and connect work to strategic objectives
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, a growth mindset, and the ability to quickly learn from experiences and apply learnings to new or challenging situations
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal and networking skills
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
• Displays excellent time and project management skills

What You Can Expect of Us

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 - $41.83 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 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. For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen.