Undergrad Intern – R&D Knowledge Management (Summer 2027) at Amgen

Career Category

College Job

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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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 Knowledge Management (Summer 2027)

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. This summer 2027 internship is expected to last approximately 12 weeks and combines a project assignment with experiential learning. You will help connect people and insights across Amgen’s R&D ecosystem, supporting more than 10,000 scientists and clinicians as they find the knowledge they need to focus on patients. You’ll select a project focus with the team based on your interests and team priorities. Possible areas include:

Co-designing, prototyping, and testing AI assistants that go beyond Q&A, such as roleplay simulators, digital coaches, and recommendation engines
Building the knowledge foundations and infrastructure that help people and AI experiences find trusted, useful information
Using user research and usability feedback to improve the experience and interface of Knowledge Management tools
Creating practical, engaging stories, multimedia, and knowledge assets with AI tools and creative thinking
Helping teams adopt new ways to learn and share knowledge through communication, feedback, and culture-building
You’ll collaborate with global partners across R&D, digital, and learning teams. Your project may center on an AI assistant or a broader Knowledge Management solution, and the specific scope will be shaped with you and the team
Partnering with stakeholders to understand user needs and define project goals, success measures, and deliverables
Researching opportunities, developing and testing ideas, and using feedback and analysis to refine solutions
Sharing recommendations and project results with partners, including through an intern poster session and final presentation
Taking part in learning activities, connecting with colleagues across Amgen, and engaging with Employee Resource Groups

This job description outlines potential responsibilities for an undergraduate intern in R&D Knowledge Management. The project focus and specific tasks may vary based on your interests and team priorities.

Program Eligibility Requirements

Expected completion of one year of study from an accredited college or university prior to the internship commencing
Expected continued enrollment in an accredited college or university following the internship program
Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship program
Must be available to work a full-time schedule.

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The curious and adaptable individual we seek is a problem-solver with these 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

Preferred Qualifications

Degree concentration(s) in
Strong written and verbal communication skills and an interest in collaboration
Curiosity, adaptability, self-motivation, and eagerness to learn
Organization, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Interest in AI, including prompt engineering and generative AI concepts; coding experience is not required
Comfort using digital tools and working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Strong research and storytelling skills, with the ability to explain ideas clearly

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 $28.87 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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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.

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.

Salary Range

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