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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. 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.

Grad Intern - Pharmacy

What you will do 
Ready to make an impact? Join us in redefining the world through innovation! We are offering a Graduate Internship opportunity starting in Summer 2026. As a Grad Intern, you will be able to apply coursework concepts to real-world situations working alongside professional & expert colleagues while also gaining hands-on experience and advancing your skills.

You will become a part of the Quality Assurance Department, collaborating with cross-functional teams and working on a meaningful initiative within the manufacturing industry, contributing to the team’s success while developing your own potential.

• Manufacturing Processes: Gain exposure to end-to-end pharmaceutical manufacturing workflows, including supply chain, quality assurance, quality control and product development.
• Pharmaceutical Industry and the Pharmacist Role: Shadow/work with mentors from various Functional Areas such as Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Complaints and Product Development to understand daily responsibilities and gain knowledge of the various roles that a pharmacist can execute within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Project Work: Undertake a specific project related to the team’s objectives, culminating in a presentation to key stakeholders.

What we expect of you

We value diverse talents and believe that individual contributions drive our collective success to serve patients. We’re looking for a passionate and motivated individual with 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:

• Currently enrolled in a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program at an accredited college or university. 
• Have completed at least 1 year in Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program. 
• Must be enrolled in a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program following the internship assignment. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong academic performance and foundational knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences or related areas.  
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.  
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.  
• Enthusiasm for learning about the pharmaceutical industry and contributing to innovative solutions.  
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). 
• Basic understanding of pharmaceutical regulations (FDA, EMA, etc.). 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel), along with strong technical writing abilities.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth in addition to their well-being:

• Gain hands-on industry experience in a leading pharmaceutical organization. 
• 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, team building activities, workshops, and more!

Join us this summer and take the first step toward a rewarding career in the pharmaceutical industry!

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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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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