Job Description

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION? Do more with the knowledge you’re working hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide.

LIVE This could be your everyday Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen’s “Fuel Your Potential” Emerging Talent Rotational Program (ETRP) is committed to provide an enriching environment to inspire innovation and career growth. We’re looking for upcoming college graduates who are self-motivated individuals, with strong analytical skills, decision-making, and leadership attributes, seeking to join a World-Class Biotechnology Company. The objective is to develop future leaders with a blend of technical knowledge and soft skills (extracurricular activities, leadership, and/or associations), so that participants are ready to make a positive impact and use their talents to accomplish more than they thought possible. While being self-motivated is a key, Amgen provides a robust system to make you successful. The ETRP’s selected candidates will work under minimal supervision, but along with a solid mentor, coach, and buddy support system to guide you during the assimilation process from Academia to Workplace, and throughout the program. This 26-months Rotational Program consists of three rotations (8-10 months) in Operations. Example functions include Manufacturing, Quality, Process Development, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Leadership / Management

• Meet with support system on a regular basis
• Complete deliverables of projects/tasks assigned
• Will participate in regularly scheduled meetings with all ETRP participants and Program Manager to present and report out on accomplishments and deliverables

Technical

• Basic troubleshooting
• Assist in the review of documentation for assigned functions
• Perform routine project management
• May assist in the analysis and interpretation under direct supervision of own data and verifies experimental data from other group members
• May develop basic scientific skills through routine laboratory tasks completion

Processes

• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Procedures as applicable
• May regularly draft and revise “routine” documents (e.g. MPs, SOP’s, and technical reports)
• Demonstrate significant contributions to the business by identifying and recommending improvements related to routine functions
• Recognize & accurately report problems
• Maintain appropriate documentation up to date
• Document appropriate work output (lab notebook compliance, SOPs, etc.)
• Read and follow written technical procedures

WIN Here’s what it takes to Win We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic individual we seek is a collaborative team-player with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in final year of Bachelor’s Degree Program in Life Sciences, Engineering or other relevant disciplines
• A minimum GPA 3.8 or higher (based on 5-point computation) will be preferred
• Previous Internship experience required
• 2 or less years relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of cGMPs
• Demonstrate the Amgen Values
• Demonstrated or proven leadership skills
• Possess excellent communication (both written and verbal), active listening, and good emotional management
• Excellent presentation skills; clear and concise writing skills
• Having agility in learning, thinking, and working
• Embrace changes and adapt quickly in fast-paced and thrive in a high-performance culture
• Enthusiasm to learn new tools, initiatives, and innovation
• Ability to apply research findings, gather information, interpret and analyze results, develop and implement a logical and strategic plan of action
• Ability to think critically, proactively anticipate problems and propose solutions
• Ability to work effectively/collaboratively across teams, levels of management, across partnerships, leverage contact network to motivate diverse teams, and enable cross-functional collaborations
• Self-motivated
• Results oriented
• Efficient time management skills; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Global mindset / Willingness to relocate to other Operations Sites for future career opportunities (including overseas)

THRIVE Some of the vast rewards of working here

• As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.
• Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximize your potential along your career journey
• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
• Generous Total Rewards Plan—comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits