Operations Graduate Program – Summer 2027 Internship

Amgen; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen invites students to join the Operations Graduate Program as a Summer 2027 Intern. The 13‑week internship will be based at Amgen’s Thousand Oaks, CA campus and will focus on manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and quality, offering real project work and mentorship.

You will collaborate across Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations Transformation & Digital Strategy, Process Development, and Quality to tackle real-world challenges and develop critical skills for

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

Responsibilities

• Complete an internship project within Operations exploring opportunities and advancing core business priorities.
• Operations internship projects are designed to provide students with the opportunity to solve real organizational challenges and develop essential skills for future career success.
• Interns participate in mentoring, coaching, and experiential learning opportunities, including an in-person week at Amgen’s Thousand Oaks headquarters for professional development and networking.

Skills

Leadership experience

Biotech experience

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Networking skills

Growth mindset

Business acumen

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

MBA program for MBA internship

Master’s program for Master’s internship

PharmD program for PharmD internship

PhD program for PhD internship

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 July 2028, 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

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 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

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 $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.

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.

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