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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.

Undergrad Intern - R&D Learning

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. As part of Amgen's R&D Strategy & Operations organization, the R&D Knowledge & Learning team serves staff across R&D and the Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO), transforming how we learn and grow together. We are reimagining learning as an integrated, longitudinal journey — inclusive of but not limited to traditional training — by deeply understanding roles, personas, and the competencies needed to deliver on our goals. Through our capabilities and expertise, which include learning & development, knowledge management, and the Amgen Library, we orchestrate tailored learning experiences that drive personal and organizational growth, empowering our teams to deliver on Amgen’s mission to serve patients around the world.

The R&D Learning Undergraduate Intern will support Amgen’s Research organization by assisting in the strategy, design, and delivery of key onboarding, learning, and upskilling initiatives. This position provides hands-on experience in how a global biotechnology leader builds and deploys learning strategies that enhance scientific capability.

The intern will work within the R&D Knowledge & Learning (K&L) team, gaining exposure to learning strategy, onboarding, operations, and learner engagement. Projects may include evaluating learning effectiveness, designing communication materials, streamlining onboarding experiences, and researching innovative approaches to enhance learner experience and engagement.

This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in exploring a career in learning and organizational development within the life sciences industry.

Contribute to the design and delivery of R&D onboarding and capability-building programs across Research, Commercialization, and RDSO
Support the development and refinement of learner-facing communication and engagement materials (e.g., orientation guides, digital campaigns, infographics)
Assist in mapping and documenting learning journeys and onboarding processes to improve clarity, consistency, and learner experience
Conduct benchmarking and research on emerging learning technologies, onboarding practices, and engagement strategies in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors
Participate in learning project meetings to observe strategy development and stakeholder alignment
Support learning operations activities such as scheduling, tracking participation, and summarizing key outcomes from learning events
Help analyze learner feedback and metrics to provide insights that improve content and delivery
Collaborate with cross-functional partners in HR, R&D Learning Business Partners, and Communications to support project execution
Present findings and recommendations at the end of the internship to the R&D Knowledge & Learning team and senior stakeholders
Learn how learning functions operate in a scientific and highly regulated business context
Build project management and stakeholder communication skills
Network with learning professionals, scientists, and business leaders across the organization
Participate in Amgen’s intern development and community programming, including exposure to senior leadership and mentorship opportunities

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Undergraduate Intern we seek is a curious, ambitious talent with the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Amgen requires that all individuals applying for an undergrad internship or a co-op assignment at Amgen must meet the following criteria:

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
Completion of one year of study from an accredited college or university prior to the internship commencing
Enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s degree program following the potential internship assignment with an accredited college or university
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

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, or a related field
Interest in employee learning and organizational development
Strong written and visual communication skills with an eye for clarity and design
Comfortable analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to identify themes and insights
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
Curiosity and initiative to learn about the biotechnology industry and R&D environment

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 $24.70 - $28.30 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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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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Undergrad Intern - R&D Learning (Summer 2026)