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About Amgen Canada

Amgen Canada applies science and innovation to help fight serious illness and dramatically improve people’s lives. With main operations located in Mississauga’s vibrant biomedical cluster, and a research facility in Burnaby, British Columbia, Amgen’s Canadian affiliate has been an important contributor to Canada’s biotechnology sector since 1991.

Named one of Canada’s Top 100 Corporate R&D Spenders, Amgen understands the importance of its operations to the continuing growth and success of the bioscience industries in Canada. The company’s efforts in clinical operations, sales and marketing and other areas play a part in strengthening the Greater Toronto Area biotechnology cluster of companies, government and educational institutions and in growing Canada’s leadership in biotechnology. As the region’s biosciences sector has grown, Amgen has grown its own business in Canada, creating over 400 new jobs and introducing innovative medicines to Canadian healthcare providers and patients.

Amgen Canada serves patients throughout Canada by delivering vital medicines to them. In addition, Amgen contributes to the development of new therapies or new uses for existing medicines in partnership with many of Canada’s leading health care, academic, research, government and patient organizations. Today, tens of thousands of Canadians use Amgen medicines every year, and thousands more are enrolling in Amgen clinical studies to deliver the next generation of innovation.

Working at Amgen
At Amgen you’ll experience a work environment where employees strive to serve patients by transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health. Amgen provides the working environment you have always strived for - A perfect combination of science and entrepreneurship that brings therapies to market by people that have a true passion for their work.

Our culture is what makes Amgen a special place to work. We respect one another, recognize contributions, and have embedded collaboration, trust, empowerment and inclusion in all that we do. Take a few minutes to hear what some of our current Canadian staff members are sharing about working at Amgen, by clicking HERE.

Internship Scope/Project

Amgen Mississauga is looking for a Faculty of Medicine student or a Faculty of Pharmacy student for a summer internship opportunity. The internship’s main project will be to produce a literature review and research article that examines new treatment hesitancy among racialized populations, and practical solutions/recommendations for delivering medical information.

• What does the current literature say about treatment hesitancy?
• Causes: lack of representation in clinical trials?  Lack of access to healthcare? Role of allied health professionals and caregivers in decision making process? Other issues? Cultural issues?
• Are there practical ways in which our team answers inquiries that can address any of the treatment hesitancy issues?

Anticipated Timelines:

• 1 month literature research and writing
• 1 month ethnographic research
• 1 month final writing of article and creation of presentation for delivery to broader organization

Additionally, opportunities for 1:1 coaching sessions with other Amgen functions/leaders (eg. Commercial, Digital, Regulatory)

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

Currently enrolled in a PharmD program OR a MD Program from an accredited Canadian institution with a 3.0 minimum GPA or equivalent. Completion of one year of study from an accredited Canadian institution prior to the internship commencing

Enrolled in an accredited Canadian institution following the potential internship or co-op assignment

Must not be employed at the time the internship starts

Preferred Qualifications

Exceptional communication and time management skills

Knowledge of Amgen therapeutic areas

Experience working within a cross-functional matrix team environment

Strategic, analytical thinking and problem solving

Solid organization and project management experience

Only candidates who apply via http://careers.amgen.com/ will be considered.  Please search for Keyword 113663

Equal Opportunity Statement

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a 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 an accommodation.