MBA Intern – Intercontinental Leadership Development Program (Summer 2016) - Amgen - Thousand Oaks, CA

Amgen’s 10 – 12 week internship program offers meaningful project experiences that impact patient’s lives. This internship provides the opportunity for executive and social networking events and to participate in community volunteer projects while providing a competitive compensation. Limited relocation housing and/or transportation allowance may be available for eligible candidates.

Amgen is seeking a highly talented individual to join Amgen’s Intercontinental Region (Algeria, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Egypt, Lebanon, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates) Commercial Organization as a summer graduate intern. This opportunity may be based either in Thousand Oaks, CA or one of the Intercontinental Region countries and will own a project that is of commercial value to the Intercontinental team. The project may involve both in-line and pipeline portfolio products, and will be concentrated around a business opportunity that is pertinent to the Intercontinental Region and Amgen’s efforts to grow the business in this important geographic part of the world.

The project may involve some travel within the United States, and/or within the Intercontinental market. The intern will develop formal business recommendations back to internal key stakeholders at the conclusion of the summer project. In the interim, the intern will collaborate closely with both U.S. and Intercontinental region-based staff to develop deep project expertise toward the successful completion of the deliverable in the form of an end-of-summer formal presentation.

This summer internship will serve as an opportunity for the intern and Amgen to evaluate strategic organizational fit in order to join Amgen’s Intercontinental Leadership Development Program upon graduation in her/his home country.

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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 with a 3.0 minimum GPA or equivalent

Completion as a first year graduate student before internship starts and currently enrolled in a MBA program for a MBA internship OR a Master’s program for a Masters internship OR a PharmD program for a PharmD internship OR PhD for a PhD internship from an accredited college or university

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

Preferred Qualifications:

In process of completing the first year of a Master of Business Administration program

Minimum of 3 years prior work experience

Previous work experience within the broader Intercontinental region (Algeria, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Egypt, Lebanon, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Arab Emirates)

Fluent in English and his/her home language

Desire to move within regional markets upon graduation

Biotechnology, pharmaceutical or health care industry exposure

Previous consulting experience

Excellent oral and written communication skills, presentation skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact well with all levels of management

Demonstrated leadership skills

Strong organizational, project management, detail oriented, analytical and quantitative skills

Demonstrated personal initiative, self-motivation, flexibility and adaptability

Ability to effectively operate independently, across functional lines, and with both internal and external customers and/or stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team and matrix environment

Previous sales and marketing experience

Ability to deliver results within aggressive timelines and amidst competing priorities

Receptivity to regular coaching and feedback from management and peers

Flexibility and adaptability in a constantly evolving work environment

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If you’re seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you’ll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

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 but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

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, or disability status.

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