Undergrad Intern - Operations – Cambridge, MA (Summer 2027)

Biopharma Careers; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen in Cambridge, MA invites undergraduate interns to join the Operations team for a 13-week Summer 2027 program. This internship blends project-based work with experiential learning, mentoring, and networking opportunities.

You will support five Operations sub-functions (Supply Chain, Process Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Facilities & Engineering), develop a project charter, analyze problems, and present findings to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a full‑time Bachelor’s Degree program with a 3.0 GPA minimum.
• Preferred concentrations include Engineering, Life Science, Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Applied Mathematics or Data Science.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• VBA for Excel and SQL knowledge are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop a project charter to map objectives, stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables.
• Analyze problems, measure current state, and develop recommendations using qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Present findings through an intern-wide poster session and final readout to executive management.
• Network with colleagues across the company and participate in events and ERGs.

Skills

MS Office Proficiency

SQL knowledge

Strong communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in progress

Tools

VBA for Excel

PowerPoint

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.

Undergrad Intern – Operations – Cambridge, MA (Summer 2027)

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. This internship will be approximately 13 weeks that includes both project‑based and experiential learning. In conjunction with the project work, you will have the opportunity for professional development through training sessions, one‑on‑one mentoring, and various networking events.

Operations is one of three foundational functions at Amgen with a mission to manufacture and deliver safe and effective medicine to patients around the world. Operations is divided into the following five sub‑functions: Supply Chain, Process Development, Quality, Manufacturing, and Facilities & Engineering.

We are currently seeking highly motivated, hardworking individuals who will lead initiatives, strategic analysis and business case development on projects across the five Operations functions.

During this program, you will focus on making effective recommendations to the organization’s senior leadership.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop a project charter to map out objectives, identify key stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables
• Leveraging your analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skills, you will work cross‑functionally to identify the problem, measure the current state, develop recommendations through qualitative and quantitative analysis, and present the findings through various forums including an intern‑wide poster session and a final readout to executive management
• Network with colleagues across the company and enjoy full access to Amgen’s Employee Resource Groups

Program Eligibility Requirements

• Expected completion of one year of study from an accredited college or university prior to the internship commencing
• 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.
• 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:

• 18 years or older
• Currently enrolled in a full‑time Bachelor’s Degree program from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 minimum GPA or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree concentration(s) in Engineering, Life Science, Chemistry / Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Applied Mathematics or Data Science
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• VBA for Excel and SQL knowledge
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, project management, problem solving, analytical and quantitative skills
• Demonstrated personal initiative, self‑motivation, flexibility and adaptability
• Proven leadership experience on campus (e.g., projects, clubs, organizations, sports)

What You Can Expect of Us

• The base pay range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $28.87 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.

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.

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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