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 – Oncology Business Unit Marketing (Summer 2026)
**What You Will Do**
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. During this program, you will:
+ **Shadow GM and Chief of Staff for Oncology Business Unit** , gaining firsthand exposure to executive decision-making, strategic planning, leadership team meetings, and the operating rhythms of a large, complex commercial organization.
+ **Engage with the U.S. Oncology Leadership Team, U.S. Business Operations leadership, and cross-functional partners** (Marketing, Sales, Value & Access, Medical, Commercial Analytics, Finance, Supply Chain, and R&D) to understand how diverse teams collaborate to bring medicines to patients.
+ **Develop a foundational understanding of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry** , including the end-to-end lifecycle of a medicine—from research and development through regulatory approval, manufacturing, commercialization, and post-launch management.
+ **Support real business initiatives and strategic projects** aligned to Oncology priorities, contributing analysis, insights, and recommendations that help inform leadership discussions and decisions.
+ **Participate in brand planning, commercial strategy, and execution discussions** , gaining exposure to how marketing strategy, field execution, and customer engagement are designed and implemented in a regulated healthcare environment.
+ **Observe and learn how data and analytics inform business decisions** , including market insights, performance tracking, forecasting, and measurement of commercial impact.
+ **Build executive-ready communication skills** by synthesizing complex information, developing presentation materials, and delivering a final readout or recommendation to senior leaders at the conclusion of the internship.
+ **Experience Amgen’s culture and values firsthand** through networking opportunities, cross-functional collaboration, and participation in intern and company-sponsored events.
**What We Expect of You**
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The proactive self-starter we seek is a high-potential individual with these 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:
+ 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
+ Enrolled in an accredited college or university following the potential internship or co-op assignment
+ 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:**
+ Degree concentration or coursework **in business, marketing, economics, life sciences, engineering, data analytics, public health, or a related field**
+ Demonstrated interest in healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences **(coursework, internships, student organizations, or research experience)**
+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills **, with comfort working in PowerPoint and Excel**
+ Ability to synthesize complex information **and communicate insights clearly to diverse audiences, including senior leaders**
+ Professional maturity, discretion, and curiosity **, with the confidence to ask thoughtful questions and the judgment to listen first**
**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 $30- $40 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.
**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.
