Undergrad Intern – R&D Knowledge Management (Summer 2027)
Amgen
Summary
This summer 2027 internship is expected to last approximately 12 weeks and combines a project assignment with experiential learning. You will help connect people and insights across Amgen’s R&D ecosystem, supporting more than 10,000 scientists and clinicians as they find the knowledge they need to focus on patients. You’ll select a project focus with the team based on your interests and team priorities. Possible areas include:
Job description
What You Will Do
This summer 2027 internship is expected to last approximately 12 weeks and combines a project assignment with experiential learning. You will help connect people and insights across Amgen’s R&D ecosystem, supporting more than 10,000 scientists and clinicians as they find the knowledge they need to focus on patients. You’ll select a project focus with the team based on your interests and team priorities. Possible areas include:
- Co-designing, prototyping, and testing AI assistants that go beyond Q&A, such as roleplay simulators, digital coaches, and recommendation engines
- Building the knowledge foundations and infrastructure that help people and AI experiences find trusted, useful information
- Using user research and usability feedback to improve the experience and interface of Knowledge Management tools
- Creating practical, engaging stories, multimedia, and knowledge assets with AI tools and creative thinking
- Helping teams adopt new ways to learn and share knowledge through communication, feedback, and culture-building
- Collaborate with global partners across R&D, digital, and learning teams
- Partnering with stakeholders to understand user needs and define project goals, success measures, and deliverables
- Researching opportunities, developing and testing ideas, and using feedback and analysis to refine solutions
- Sharing recommendations and project results with partners, including through an intern poster session and final presentation
- Taking part in learning activities, connecting with colleagues across Amgen, and engaging with Employee Resource Groups
Program Eligibility Requirements
- Expected completion of one year of study from an accredited college or university prior to the internship commencing
- 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
- Must be available to work a full-time schedule
Basic Qualifications
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and an interest in collaboration
- Curiosity, adaptability, self-motivation, and eagerness to learn
- Organization, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Interest in AI, including prompt engineering and generative AI concepts; coding experience is not required
- Comfort using digital tools and working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Strong research and storytelling skills, with the ability to explain ideas clearly
Requirements
- 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
- Expected completion of one year of study from an accredited college or university prior to the internship commencing
- 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
- Must be available to work a full-time schedule
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and an interest in collaboration
- Curiosity, adaptability, self-motivation, and eagerness to learn
- Organization, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Interest in AI, including prompt engineering and generative AI concepts; coding experience is not required
- Comfort using digital tools and working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Strong research and storytelling skills, with the ability to explain ideas clearly
Benefits
- Networking events
- Community volunteer projects
- Professional growth support
- Collaborative culture
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.