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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.

Undergrad Intern - Center for Observational Research (CfOR)

This could be your everyday

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. This 12 week, either onsite at Thousand Oaks, California or remote, internship program offers substantial project and operational experiences with the world’s leading biotechnology company. During this program, you will work closely with a team of Amgen’s Epidemiologists that support one of the following areas: Oncology/General Medicine/Inflammation Therapeutic Area, Strategic Planning & Operations, Data & Analytic Center Programming, Data Science, Clinical Program Design, Disease Forecasting.

The growing demand for real-world evidence (RWE) from regulatory and reimbursement authorities makes observational research a key component of drug development and commercialization. Amgen's Center for Observational Research (CfOR) is a global organization with an industry-leading analytical capability that generates RWE to support business needs across a product’s lifecycle. CfOR scientists partner with internal stakeholders and industry experts to craft, conduct, interpret and publish observational research that advises decision-making from the early development of a molecule to the design of clinical trials and the safety and efficacy of Amgen medicines.

During this program, you will:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including research scientists and project managers to facilitate the smooth execution of projects.
• Create Python or JavaScript virtual assistant application similar to Siri or Alexa to assist the CfOR epidemiologist in the study execution process.
• Support the CfOR PMO staff in tasks related to Smartsheet schedules, forms, reports, automations, etc.

Here’s what it takes to Win

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The hard-working individual we seek is a motivated teammate 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
• Completion of one year of study from an accredited college or university prior to the internship commencing
• Enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s degree program following the potential internship or co-op assignment with an accredited college or university
• Must not be employed at the time the internship starts
• Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship OR co-op

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• Experience in designing applications in Python, Java, C++, C#, etc.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong ability to learn and quickly pick up new concepts
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to a dynamic work environment
• Strong organization and time management skills

Some of the vast rewards of working here

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:

The base pay range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $24.70 - $28.30 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.

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for an internship/co-op that defies imagination

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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.

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.

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