Undergrad Intern – R&D Communications

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. 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.

Undergrad Intern – R&D Communications

Live

This could be your everyday

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. As an R&D Communications intern, you will strategize communications initiatives and develop diverse content to share Amgen’s science story with key stakeholders. This role provides the opportunity to gain a broader understanding of communications roles within a large organization and build a strong foundation of business insight and knowledge about the biotechnology industry.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the strategic development, implementation and management of integrated communications and media to help drive business priorities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to conceptualize R&D communications initiatives to support business objectives and elevate and reinforce Amgen’s science reputation and presence.
• Create visually compelling content for social media posts, internal communications, and other company communications.
• Assist in maintaining R&D communications social media, intranet, and communications calendars.
• Anticipate, identify, and report trends in the industry and media that impact Amgen operations.
• Partner with R&D and scientific subject matter experts to gather insights and inform R&D communications content and strategy.
• Complete and present a turning point project that addresses current topics in the industry.

Win

Here’s what it takes to Win

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The motivated individual we seek is a standout colleague 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
• Completion of one year of study from an accredited college or university prior to the internship commencing
• Enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s degree program following the potential internship or co-op assignment with an accredited college or university
• Must not be employed at the time the internship starts
• Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship OR co-op

Preferred Qualifications

• Majoring in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong writing and social media competence.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to fast changing business priorities.
• Knowledge in design programs like Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools to create visually appealing graphics, presentations, and other assets.
• Forward thinker, problem solver, responsive, and creative.
• Interest in public health, community health, science communications, health equity, health policy, health communications, DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion), and/or other related fields

Thrive

Some of the vast rewards of working here

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth in addition to their well-being:

The base pay range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $24.70 - $28.30 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

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