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Grad Intern – R&D (CPO - Early Development)

CompanyAmgen
LocationThousand Oaks
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 9, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the design, planning, and management of operational strategy activities related to early-stage clinical trials. They will engage in activities such as contributing to study deliverables and conducting lectures for clinical research staff.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$30 - $40
Company Size
38763
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We helped establish the biotechnology industry, and we remain on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today. Our investment in research and development has yielded a robust pipeline that builds on our existing portfolio of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, inflammatory diseases and rare diseases. Amgen is one of 30 companies comprising the Dow Jones Industrial Average®, and part of the Nasdaq-100 Index®. In 2024, Amgen was named one of the “World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company and one of “America’s Best Large Employers” by Forbes. For more information, visit Amgen.com and follow us on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Threads. 🔗 Community Guidelines: https://wwwext.amgen.com/community-guidelines 🔗Global Privacy Statement Directory: www.amgen.com/dp Special Advisory: Please be cautious of scam recruitment offers claiming to be from Amgen. Such scams may come from various sources, including fake websites and/or unsolicited emails and seek to obtain personal data or payment from victims by offering jobs that do not exist. Please be advised that Amgen would never ask for payment to progress a job application. When in doubt, please check to see if the position in question is posted on this website before applying. Additionally, please report any suspicious recruiting activity to https://complaint.ic3.gov/ and thank you for your assistance.
About the Role

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College Job

Job 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.

R&D CPO - Early Development Grad Intern

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The Amgen Clinical Program Operations - Early Development team in R&D Global Development supports the design, planning, and management of the operational strategy activities related to the execution of phase 0-1b/2 clinical trials in varying therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiovascular, inflammation, neuroscience and healthy volunteer. The intern will be assigned to work with clinical research study management teams and may engage in the following activities:

  • Gain a general knowledge of GCP, ICH, and Amgen process in the conduct of translational medicine early-stage program development clinical trials
  • Contribute to team and study deliverables such as pharmacy manuals, informed consent forms, site training materials, and review of clinical trial data trends that support planning, implementation, and reporting of results
  • Participate in a longitudinal project that assesses or helps address a need for the department
  • Conduct at least 1 lecture for clinical research staff in Early Development on topics that impact our clinical trials
  • Gain experience working in clinical trial management teams to better assess the direction of their career path.

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The highly motivated individual we seek is a detail-oriented and scientifically curious student with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Amgen requires that all individuals applying for a grad internship 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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Degree concentration in biological or physical sciences
  • Ability to think critically & work independently
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills

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.

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Key Skills
Detail-OrientedScientifically CuriousCritical ThinkingIndependent WorkAttention to DetailWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationInterpersonal Skills
Categories
HealthcareScience & ResearchEducationConsulting
Benefits
Competitive BenefitsProfessional GrowthNetworking Opportunities