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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.

Intern, Medical Operations - Oncology

Duration: ~ 6 months

Reports to: Medical Director, Oncology

Location: Mississauga Flexible Commuter (Hybrid Work)

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will support the Medical Advisor in the responsibilities associated with the implementation and follow up of all planned medical activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 all activities.
• Be involved in the scientific content of all 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.
• Takes 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

Basic qualifications

• Currently enrolled in (or recently graduated from within the last 3 years) an undergraduate or graduate program in Life Sciences, Business/Marketing, Computer Science, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• Strong research and writing skills; ability to simplify complex concepts clearly.
• High attention to detail and comfort working through iterative testing and feedback cycles.
• Strong collaboration skills and curiosity to learn in a fast-moving environment.

Preferred qualifications

• An understanding of the pharmaceutical commercialization process, and knowledge of the legal and regulatory guidelines affecting promotion of prescription products
• Familiarity with processes for accreditation of CME materials/programs
• Familiarity with Innovative Medicines Canada Code of Ethical Practice

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 salary for this position in Canada is 58000 – 72000 CAD.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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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.