Undergrad Intern – R&D Knowledge Management (Summer 2027)

Amgen; Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is offering an undergrad internship in R&D Knowledge Management for Summer 2027. The 12-week program combines a project with experiential learning, connecting researchers across Amgen’s R&D ecosystem to support scientists and clinicians as they find the knowledge they need to focus on patients.

You will pick a project area such as AI assistants, knowledge foundations, user research, and storytelling with AI.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a full‑time Bachelor’s Degree program from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 GPA minimum.
• Ability to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.
• Interest in AI, prompt engineering, and generative AI concepts; coding experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Co-designing, prototyping, and testing AI assistants beyond Q&A (e.g., roleplay simulators, digital coaches, recommendations).
• Building knowledge foundations and infrastructure to help people and AI find trusted information.
• Using user research and usability feedback to improve Knowledge Management tools’ experience and interface.
• Creating practical stories, multimedia, and knowledge assets with AI tools.
• Helping teams adopt new ways to learn and share knowledge through communication and culture-building.

Skills

Communication

Curiosity

Adaptability

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree program enrollment

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 – R&D Knowledge Management (Summer 2027)

What You Will Do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. This summer 2027 internship is expected to last approximately 12 weeks and combines a project assignment with experiential learning. You will help connect people and insights across Amgen’s R&D ecosystem, supporting more than 10,000 scientists and clinicians as they find the knowledge they need to focus on patients. You’ll select a project focus with the team based on your interests and team priorities. Possible areas include:

• Co‑designing, prototyping, and testing AI assistants that go beyond Q&A, such as roleplay simulators, digital coaches, and recommendation engines


• Building the knowledge foundations and infrastructure that help people and AI experiences find trusted, useful information


• Using user research and usability feedback to improve the experience and interface of Knowledge Management tools


• Creating practical, engaging stories, multimedia, and knowledge assets with AI tools and creative thinking


• Helping teams adopt new ways to learn and share knowledge through communication, feedback, and culture‑building

You’ll collaborate with global partners across R&D, digital, and learning teams. Your project may center on an AI assistant or a broader Knowledge Management solution, and the specific scope will be shaped with you and the team. Partnering with stakeholders to understand user needs and define project goals, success measures, and deliverables; researching opportunities, developing and testing ideas, and using feedback and analysis to refine solutions; sharing recommendations and project results with partners, including through an intern poster session and final presentation; taking part in learning activities, connecting with colleagues across Amgen, and engaging with 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.

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The curious and adaptable individual we seek is a problem‑solver with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

Amgen requires that all individuals applying for an undergrad internship or a co‑op assignment at Amgen must meet the following criteria: 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 strong written and verbal communication skills and an interest in collaboration; Curiosity, adaptability, self‑motivation, and eagerness to learn; Organization, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving skills; Interest in AI, including prompt engineering and generative AI concepts; coding experience is not required; Comfort using digital tools and working in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments; Strong research and storytelling skills, with the ability to explain ideas clearly.

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 $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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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