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Grad Intern - PKDM-BA (Summer 2027)

Amgen

South San Francisco, CAFull-time$35.34–41.2/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$35.34–41.2/hr
Location
South San Francisco, CA
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The graduate intern will work in Amgen’s PKDM-BA Department in South San Francisco, contributing to drug discovery research on small-molecule cellular biodistribution. The intern will develop and apply fit-to-purpose models to understand target tissue exposure and support translational research, and present findings at group and departmental meetings. The program requires full-time availability and continued enrollment in an accredited college or university after the internship.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Machine Learning, nice to haveCheminformatics, nice to haveQSAR Modeling, nice to haveMolecular Descriptors, nice to haveFingerprints, nice to haveQSAR Analysis, nice to havePharmacokinetics, nice to havePharmacodynamics, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveMultidisciplinary Collaboration, nice to haveExperimental Methods, nice to haveComputational Methods, nice to have

Qualifications

Must Be 18+, requiredBachelor's Degree, requiredMBA, Master's, PharmD, or PhD Program, requiredFirst Year of Graduate Program Completed, requiredContinued College Enrollment, requiredU.S. Work Authorization for Program Duration, required

Full job description

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.

Grad Intern – PKDM SM ADME (Summer 2027)

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. During this program, you will contribute to Amgen’s mission of advancing innovative drug discovery through cutting-edge research. You will apply machine learning approaches to better understand small molecule cellular biodistribution.

  • Working in the PKDM-BA Department at Amgen, South San Francisco.

  • Developing and applying fit-to-purpose models to understand target tissue exposure and support translational research.

  • Presenting findings at group meetings and departmental meetings.

Program Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be available to work a full-time schedule.

  • Expected continued enrollment in an accredited college or university following the internship program / co-op

  • Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship program

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The innovative and curious individual we seek is a collaborative scientist passionate about applying experimental and computational methods to advance understanding of drug ADME, 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:

  • 18 years or older

  • Graduated with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

  • Currently enrolled in an MBA program for an MBA internship OR a Master’s program for a Master’s internship OR a PharmD program for a PharmD internship OR Ph.D. for a PhD internship from an accredited college or university and completion of the first year of MBA OR Master’s OR Pharm D OR Ph.D. program before the internship starts

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Majoring in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Bioengineering, Computer Science, or related fields.

  • Hands-on experience with cheminformatics and QSAR modeling: Ability to integrate chemistry, informatics, and cell biology to understand how molecular properties and cell biology influence small-molecule uptake and distribution. Familiarity with molecular descriptors, fingerprints, and QSAR analysis.

  • Conceptual understanding of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary research environment.

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 $35.34 – $41.20 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.

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How this job compares

Set against the 536 open Research Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$35.34–41.2/hr
  • California median$38–85/hr77 hourly ranges
  • US median$25–44/hr234 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $38.27/hr, is 42% below the California median midpoint ($66/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Research Intern hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 160 open Research Intern jobs in California and 536 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Research Intern postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (21 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 249 of the 536 open Research Intern jobs (46%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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