Grad Intern – R&D Strategy & Performance Excellence (SPx) (Summer 2027)

Let's do this. Let's change the world. During this program, you will be an integral member of the R&D Strategy & Performance Excellence (SPx) team, part of the overall R&D Execution, Operations, and Strategy (EOS) organization. This team is responsible for developing and executing R&D strategy and roadmap, leading and managing functional transformation, continuous improvement, and performance management across all R&D functions and delivering business results that drive peak R&D productivity and operational excellence globally. As a member of Amgen's SPx team, your work will be highly collaborative across multiple functions and levels within Amgen, including Research & Development, Chief Medical Office, and others. In this role, you will be asked to leverage your analytical, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to work in teams, identify problems, conduct research, develop recommendations through qualitative and quantitative analysis, and deliver final projects related to one of the following areas:

• Strategic Transformation: Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive end-to-end transformations (case for change, planning, design, implementation and value realization). This includes digital transformation, cultural shifts, and process improvements to enhance overall performance. Amplify this further by securing executive sponsorship, structured decision making and effective change management.
• Capability Building: Participating in efforts to develop and enhance the skills, knowledge, and competencies of employees to ensure they can meet current and future business challenges. Building capabilities to execute transformations more efficiently (faster, more efficient, better). This includes training programs, leadership development, and talent management strategies.
• Business Performance Excellence: Contributing to continuous improvement by implementing leading practices, optimizing operations, and ensuring high efficiency, quality, and shareholder satisfaction. This often involves methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Total Quality Management.

• 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

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

• Pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Management Sciences, Life Sciences, or a similar field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and a willingness to learn.
• Adaptability in navigating and effectively responding to ambiguity and evolving circumstances and priorities.
• Basic understanding of project management concepts, business process, and/or change management experience a plus.

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 - $41.20 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.