Grad Intern - Global Regulatory Policy Researcher

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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.

Grad Intern - Global Regulatory Policy Researcher

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. During this program, you will serve as a Global Regulatory Policy Graduate Researcher and you will contribute to the development and execution of Amgen’s positions on regulatory policies of global and regional importance that impact Amgen’s business. In this role you will support policy leads in the U.S., EU, and JAPAC. You will investigate policy research questions and conduct analyses, contribute to internal cross-functional teams, coordinate tasks with team members and across organizations, and support external engagement.

In this role, you will:

• Investigate policy research questions on key policy topics and determine the implications of emerging regulatory developments.
• Analyze regulatory guidances and other regulatory policy documents to inform policy strategies and positions.
• Support the development of Amgen regulatory policy positions and strategies.
• Prepare presentations and other communications to support alignment on positions and strategies across the Amgen organizations and regions.
• Support external engagement with industry partners and regulators.
• Partner with policy leads to develop whitepapers, policy analysis documents, and advocacy materials on priority policy issues.
• Plan and help manage projects for agreed upon policy objectives under the direction of in partnership with policy lead(s).

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The individual we seek is analytical and can work collaboratively within Teams and across functional boundaries with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Amgen requires that all individuals applying for a grad internship or a co-op assignment 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 OR co-op

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in regulatory affairs or life sciences.
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with people at all levels of an organization in demanding situations with a positive attitude, tact, diplomacy, and respect.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment while retaining a high attention to detail and quality.
• Excellent organizational, process and project management skills.
• Strong computer skills including experience with MS Office, Smartsheet, and SharePoint. The use of ChatGPT and Co-pilot to support research preferred.

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.

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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.

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