Commercial Leadership Program
Interested in the business of serving patients? Put your MBA to use in a dynamic rotational program that spans Amgen's core commercial functions and provides fast-track strategy and leadership opportunities post-program.
LIVE. WIN. THRIVE.
About the Program
Amgen's Commercial Leadership Program (CLP) develops future commercial leaders by combining rotational breadth, built-in career support, and meaningful work that helps serve patients. For 30 years, the CLP has focused on recruiting, developing, and retaining top MBA talent to build a strong pipeline of commercial leaders. Grounded in Amgen’s mission to serve patients, the CLP develops leaders who can translate innovation into meaningful impact. Amgen’s strong culture of investing in talent supports graduates going on to hold leadership roles across the organization.
The CLP internship opportunity is geared towards 1st year MBAs seeking summer internship with possibility to convert to full time program enrollment. The full-time program includes three 12-month rotations that cultivate leadership capabilities, broaden commercial expertise, and strengthen Amgen’s future commercial leadership pipeline. Amgen embraces a flexible, virtual-first work model, with options for fully remote or hybrid participation.
We Put You at the Center of Your Career Development
Program overview:
Summer Internship: 10-13 weeksFull time program: 3-year program | Three 1-year rotations
- Built-in career support
- Guidance from executive mentors and managers
- Support from a network of current and former CLPs
- Certified coaches supporting your development through one-on-one and group coaching
- Internship:
- Own a meaningful project tied to key business priorities
- Experience Amgen’s culture and patient-focused mission
- Full-time program
- Year 1: Sales Rotation
- Build core sales and customer engagement skills
- Establish a strong foundation for a commercial career
- Years 2-3: Flexible Rotations
- Take on project-based assignments aligned to your interests
- Shaped your experience with executive mentor guidance and business needs
- Year 1: Sales Rotation
Rotational Opportunities:
- Sales
- Global Marketing & Access
- US Marketing
- US Value & Access
- US Patient Access & Reimbursement
- Global Customer Capabilities & Innovation
Executive commitment
Our executive mentors are established leaders within the Commercial organization who are personally invested in your development. Throughout your CLP journey, they champion your growth, provide career guidance, help you navigate opportunities, and advocate for your continued success.
Tailored development
Annual rotations provide a breadth of experience across three foundational commercial areas. On-the-job learning, formal technical and soft skills training, and an arsenal of resources strengthen the marketing capabilities needed to succeed. We partner with you through our multi-faceted placement process to identify quality experiences that support your long-term career aspirations.
Expansive network
You'll have exclusive opportunities to engage directly with senior leaders. Multiple rotations allow you to work among a high number of industry experts and cross-functional partners in a short period of time. And you'll jump into a close built-in-network of peers from day one.
A Recognized Leader.
An Exceptional Place to Grow.
At Amgen, our breakthroughs extend beyond our world-class therapeutics. We've been recognized as one of America's Best Employers for New Grads and one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes, and as one of America's Most Impactful Companies and Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek, as well as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.