Grad Intern - Operations – Process Development (Summer 2027)
Amgen
Summary
Operations is one of the three foundational functions at Amgen with a mission to be consistent and efficient in delivering safe and effective medicines around the world. Process Development (PD) is the department within Operations that takes molecules from Research & Development and turns them into products which can be manufactured for therapeutic use.
Job description
What You Will Do
Operations is one of the three foundational functions at Amgen with a mission to be consistent and efficient in delivering safe and effective medicines around the world. Process Development (PD) is the department within Operations that takes molecules from Research & Development and turns them into products which can be manufactured for therapeutic use.
With the support of their hiring manager, the PD intern will complete a technical project in one of the following areas: Drug Substance Technologies, Attribute Sciences, Manufacturing and Clinical Supply, Drug Product Technologies, or Combination Product Operations.
The intern will get the chance to be exposed to scientific and/or business processes within Amgen as well as analyze and interpret data into meaningful, business-influencing outcomes, and then communicate this process to their team in a clear and compelling manner.
In conjunction with the project work, interns will have the opportunity for professional development through training sessions, an Executive Speaker Series, lab and facilities tours, one-on-one mentoring, and various networking events.
Example Projects
- Drug Substance Technology – Development of Single-Pass Tangential Flow UF/DF Unit Operation for Production of Ultra-High Concentration Drug Substance
- Attribute Sciences – Advancement of Activity Assays for Key Residual Host Cell Proteins
- Drug Product Technology – Using Mass Spectrometry as an In-line Process Analytical Tool for Lyophilization
- Combination Product Operations – Gathering Patient and Internal Stakeholder Insights to Improve Combination Products and Processes
- Manufacturing and Clinical Supply – Tactical Project Management Standardization for Commercial Drug Product Tech Transfers
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
Requirements
- 18 years or older
- Graduated with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Currently enrolled in an MBA, Master's, PharmD, or PhD program and completion of the first year before the internship starts
- Must be available to work a full-time schedule
- Expected continued enrollment in an accredited college or university following the internship program
- Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship program
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of this program
Benefits
- Professional development training
- Executive speaker series
- Mentoring
- Networking events
- Social events
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.