Undergrad Intern - R&D Operational Design Analytics

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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.

Undergrad Intern - R&D Operational Design Analytics

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. As an intern on the Operational Design Analytics (ODA) team, you’ll work alongside data engineers, data scientists, clinical operations experts, and technologists who are redefining how Amgen designs and executes clinical trials.

You’ll gain hands-on experience developing and applying advanced analytics to optimize trial design, execution, and oversight across Amgen’s global clinical development portfolio. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with groups including Amgen Technology & Medical Organizations (ATMOS), the Center for Design and Analysis (CfDA), and the Center for Observational Research (CfOR), helping translate clinical, operational, and real-world data into actionable insights.

Throughout the summer, you’ll also have opportunities to network with peers in the 2026 summer cohort, participate in professional development events, and engage with Amgen leaders shaping the future of biotechnology.

• Supporting data-related initiatives such as curation, transformation, integration, and quality assessments for clinical and operational datasets.
• Designing and implementing interactive visualizations using tools such as Tableau, Posit Workbench/Connect, or open-source frameworks (e.g., Streamlit, Shiny).
• Contributing to predictive analytics initiatives that enhance trial feasibility assessments, forecast patient enrollment, and optimize global country selection.
• Enhancing data pipelines and automation workflows to improve reproducibility, scalability, and transparency in analytic delivery.
• Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders across ATMOS, CfDA, CfOR, and Operational Design to gather business requirements and build fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Supporting the evaluation or deployment of emerging AI and large language model (LLM) agents and applications for clinical trial optimization and analytics efficiency.
• Preparing and delivering presentations and written summaries of your findings, demonstrating clear data storytelling and impact.

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The self-starter we seek is curious, collaborative, and eager to solve complex problems using data-driven approaches.

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 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 degree in Data Science, Biostatistics, Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Bioengineering, Epidemiology, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience with data manipulation (e.g.: Python, R, SQL) and visualization tools (Tableau, R Shiny, Streamlit, or similar).
• Strong interest in AI/ML, foundation models, LLMs/PLMs, and their application in clinical operations.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment while maintaining strong communication and accountability.
• Able to synthesize complex information, think critically, and communicate insights effectively to technical and non-technical audience.

Excited to contribute to a mission-driven team and learn from diverse professionals across Amgen’s global R&D organization

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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