Amgen SA is hiring : Grad Co-op - Brand Journalist in Thousand Oaks

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. 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.

Grad Co-op - Brand Journalist

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. We are seeking a highly motivated graduate student to join Amgen’s Corporate Communications team as a Brand Journalist Co-op . This role provides a unique opportunity to learn the principles of brand storytelling within a large, global organization committed to improving the lives of patients with serious illnesses.

As a member of our team, you will contribute to the development of clear, compelling, and impactful narratives that bring our mission to life. You will learn how to distill the complexities of biotechnology into accessible communications for broad audiences, while gaining experience in highlighting the impact of our medicines on patients, families, and communities.

Professional Development Opportunities

• Exposure to the role of brand journalism within a corporate communications team at a global organization.
• Experience in communicating the value and impact of biotechnology for patients and communities.
• Opportunities to contribute to published content that enhances professional portfolios.

Work Arrangement

This position is based at Amgen’s Thousand Oaks, California headquarters . The co-op is part-time, lasts for a duration of 3-4 month, and is hybrid with the need to be on the Thousand Oaks campus approximately 2-3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The passionate individual we seek is an engaging graduate student with these qualifications :

Basic Qualifications :

Amgen requires that all individuals applying for a grad internship or a co-op assignment at Amgen must meet the following criteria :

Preferred Qualifications :

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 $30 - $40 per hour.

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.

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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