Undergrad Co-op – Finance/Accounting

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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 Co-op – Finance/Accounting (May - November 2027)

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. During this program, you will have the opportunity to partner with Amgen’s finance leaders and experience our mission-driven culture firsthand.

Each summer intern will work 20 hours per week with an accounting/finance team for the duration of the program. Throughout the internship, they will be assigned multiple meaningful projects tied directly to our strategic and tactical goals. These projects give interns the opportunity to think analytically, build a strong foundation in corporate finance and accounting, learn systems and technology tools, work with multiple managers and gain valuable experience in the biotechnology industry.

In addition, each intern will benefit from the support and guidance of an assigned mentor, fellow interns, recruiting team members, and the greater Amgen community. Upon successful completion of the program, interns will be evaluated for a full-time position post-graduation.

• Develop a highly differentiated set of technical and financial skills as you tackle challenging projects
• Gain a deep understanding of your accounting/finance team and how it contributes to Amgen’s success
• Collaborate with fellow interns in a week-long multidisciplinary case study competition that will expose you to various aspects of our business including operations, sales and marketing, and forecasting (40hr/week required for this specific week in July)
• Attend weekly lunches during the summer months with Amgen executives and engage personally with leadership
• Network with colleagues across the company and enjoy full access to Amgen’s Employee Resource Groups

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 part-time schedule
• Must be available to accept and commit to future full-time employment by July 2028, if offered

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The passionate and driven individual we seek is an outstanding individual 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

• Concentration in Economics, Business Administration, Biotechnology Management, Accounting or Finance
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of basic financial analytical principles
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong team mentality and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues on complex assignments

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.

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