Associate Career Discovery Program - Thousand Oaks, CA

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

Do more with the knowledge youre working hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Through this program, you will acquire the valuable hands-on skills and foundational experience to become the professional you are meant to be in your chosen field.

Amgen is seeking early career, talented professionals to participate in our Career Discovery Program (CDP). The Career Discovery Program is a 2-year rotational program that includes three, 8-month assignments, spanning across different business functions. Associate Rotational Program participants will be challenged as they rotate throughout roles across the business, while being provided the outstanding opportunity to grow broadly early in their career. Developing critical skills in areas such as leadership, teamwork, communication and project management are at the core of every rotation.

Starting from day one, participants will be introduced to the many nuances and complexities of our organization and asked to think creatively and independently. Members of the CDP will also be given the opportunity to work in cross-functional teams that include key groups across the business. CDP is supported by senior, executive leadership and provides staff in the program the opportunity to build long lasting mentorship relationships throughout career progression.

Amgen offers staff members a Total Rewards package which includes competitive base pay and bonus opportunities, excellent benefits, an outstanding work environment and the chance to grow, both financially and professionally.

Associate Career Discovery Program (CDP)

Live

This could be your everyday

Lets do this. Lets change the world. During the Career Discovery Program, you will be exposed to different areas of Amgens business such as Global Commercial Operations (Marketing), Finance, Compliance, and Operations.

• Executes and completes high-quality deliverables on time to support respective business functions
• Manages cross-functional projects and initiatives
• Participates in strategic planning and insight generation for respective groups
• Maintains strong relationships with internal and external key players

Win

Heres 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

Bachelor of Arts and/or Bachelor of Science Degree completed by Summer 2022

Currently enrolled in final semester of a Bachelors degree in one of the following areas: Business, Marketing, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Communication, Engineering, Biology, Psychology, Public Health, or related field

Minimum GPA of 3.0 in current program

Possess U.S. citizenship, permanent legal residence, or unrestricted work authorization in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior internships related to major and projected areas of interest

Previous Amgen internship or co-op experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Highly motivated, self-starting nature; capable of and comfortable with independent critical thinking and problem solving; energized by change and challenges

Global mindset / willingness to relocate to other sites for future rotational assignments

Passionate about biotechnology field

Curiosity and desire to learn

Strong team player who can collaborate with colleagues on complex tasks

Track record of successfully owning, planning, and implementing multi-faceted projects

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

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.
• 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 youre inspired to be through accepting culture that values 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.

Join Us

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.

Amgen requires all staff in the United States and Puerto Rico to be vaccinated from COVID 19 as a condition of employment. In accordance with applicable law, Amgen will provide reasonable accommodations to staff members who qualify on the basis of a medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. Such accommodation may not pose an undue hardship to Amgen, its operations, or its staff.