Grad Intern - Biostatistics (Summer 2027)
Amgen
Summary
Amgen’s 10 – 13-week internship program offers meaningful project experiences that impact patient’s lives. This internship provides the opportunity for executive and social networking events and to participate in community volunteer projects while providing competitive compensation. Limited relocation housing and/or transportation allowance may be available for eligible candidates.
Job description
This position will work closely with a senior-level statistician on topics related to the design and analysis of clinical trials and/or nonclinical research.
Amgen research and development uses science and innovation to dramatically improve people’s lives in various therapeutic areas, including oncology, nephrology, bone metabolism, cardiovascular, and inflammation.
At the conclusion of the internship, this position will give a presentation summarizing the work completed during the program.
Program Eligibility Requirements
- 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
Basic Qualifications
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Pursuing a PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, or Mathematics
- In the process of completing the third year of current program
- Proficiency in SAS or R on either a UNIX or NT platform
- Ability to lead and deliver results in an interactive matrixed environment
- Strong written and oral communication skills, relationship building, and leadership skill
Requirements
- 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
- 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 PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, or Mathematics
- In the process of completing the third year of current program
- Proficiency in SAS or R on either a UNIX or NT platform
- Ability to lead and deliver results in an interactive matrixed environment
- Strong written and oral communication skills, relationship building, and leadership skill
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Relocation housing allowance
- Transportation allowance
- Networking events
- Community volunteer projects
Company overview
Amgen Inc. is a leading American multinational biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, founded in 1980. As one of the world's largest independent biotechnology companies, Amgen specializes in discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative human therapeutics. The company focuses on six key therapeutic areas: inflammation, oncology/hematology, bone health, cardiovascular disease, nephrology, and neuroscience. Amgen's portfolio includes blockbuster drugs such as Enbrel for autoimmune diseases, Prolia and XGEVA for osteoporosis, Repatha for cholesterol management, Otezla for psoriasis, and Neulasta for chemotherapy-induced neutropenia. With approximately 28,000 employees worldwide, Amgen operates as a component of both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq-100 indices. The company maintains a robust research and development pipeline with numerous clinical programs across various stages, leveraging cutting-edge biotechnology and human genetic data to address some of the world's most challenging diseases. Amgen's manufacturing capabilities span multiple global locations, and it distributes products through pharmaceutical wholesale distributors and direct-to-consumer channels.