Grad Intern - Scientific Communications (Rare Disease)

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.

Grad Intern - Scientific Communications (Rare Disease)

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. During this program, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and gain valuable skills within scientific communications. You will work under the guidance of experienced industry professionals from the Rare Disease Scientific Communications team and will contribute to supporting our efforts in scientific communication and education within the rare disease setting.

• Contribute to the execution of the strategic rare disease scientific communications plan for 2025
• Aid in the development of reactive and proactive medical content such as, but not limited to, FAQ documents, Medical Information Letters, Field Medical resources, disease state education, case study speaker program materials, post-congress content
• Participate in the execution of scientific congress materials through collaboration with cross-functional partners
• Aid in the development of publication materials such as abstracts, posters, and oral presentations for submissions to scientific congresses
• Support in addressing medical information inquiries and escalations

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The independent and scientifically driven individual we seek is a self-starter 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:

• Graduate Student (preferably in a PharmD or PhD program)
• Strong interest in medical affairs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Enthusiasm for learning and a proactive attitude

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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