Medical Operations Intern

Career CategoryMedical AffairsJob 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. 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.

Role: Medical Operations Intern

Term: 2026 – January through June

Location: Amgen Canada Head Office Flexible Commuter Financial Drive, Suite 300, Mississauga, ON

Reports to: Senior Medical Advisor, Rare Disease

What You Will Do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. During this program, you will support the Sr. Medical Advisor in the responsibilities associated with the implementation and follow up of various planned medical activities.

Support the Medical Affairs team in the strategic development and execution of the Medical tactics.

• Operational support with budget, contracting and payments for medical tactics.
• Ensure quality and compliance in different medical activities.
• Be involved in the scientific content of the activities i.e. getting necessary approval of slides decks etc.
• Be the point of contact for partnership with Strategic Meeting Management (SMM) & Centre of Excellence (COE) for all activities.
• Assist in coordinating accredited continuing medical education and learning activities with Medical Advisor.
• Support the development of scientific advisory boards and speaker programs.
• Plan and coordinate Scientific Affairs activities at key scientific congresses.
• Manage vendors and consultants and project budgets.
• Take independent action on handling requests; determines the appropriate course of action while informing the medical advisor always.
• Take on ad-hoc projects/tasks

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The individual we seek is a person 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 with a 3.0 minimum GPA or equivalent
• Enrolled in the Queens University Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Management and Innovation Graduate Diploma program

Preferred Qualifications:

• Science Background with Pharmaceutical/Biotech experience
• Strong computer skills with the Microsoft Office suite of software including Outlook
• Be a strong team player and able to build productive internal/external relationships
• Flexible and adaptable and willing to participate in a variety of projects
• Be a self-motivator to achieve results with attention to detail
• Excel at written and oral communication

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.

• 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.

Amgen is proud to have been recognized as one of LinkedIn Top 25 Companies in Canada for career growth. Click HERE for more details.

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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