Undergrad Intern – Finance/Accounting (February through August 2024)

Amgen

Nov 26, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Accounting & Tax
Banking & Finance
Los Angeles

Requirements

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
Preferred Qualifications:
Concentration in Economics, Business Administration, Biotechnology Management, Accounting or Finance
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of basic financial analytical principles
Effective communication and organizational skills
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Strong team mentality and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues on complex assignments

Responsibilities

Each summer intern will work 20 hours per week with an accounting team for the duration of the program. Throughout the internship, they will be assigned multiple meaningful projects tied directly to our strategic and tactical goals. These projects give interns the opportunity to think analytically, build a strong foundation in corporate finance and accounting, learn systems and technology tools, work with multiple managers and gain valuable experience in the biotechnology industry.
In addition, each intern will benefit from the support and guidance of an assigned mentor, fellow interns, recruiting team members, and the greater Amgen community. Upon successful completion of the program, interns will be evaluated for a full-time position post-graduation.
Develop a highly differentiated set of technical and financial skills as you tackle challenging projects
Gain a deep understanding of your accounting team and how it contributes to Amgen’s success
Collaborate with fellow interns in a week-long multidisciplinary case study competition that will expose you to various aspects of our business including operations, sales and marketing, and forecasting (40hr/week required for this specific week in July)
Attend weekly lunches during the summer months with Amgen executives and engage personally with leadership
Network with colleagues across the company and enjoy full access to Amgen’s Employee Resource Groups

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Industry

10,001+

Employees

1980

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.