Management Rotational Program Jobs in California

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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. 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.
Associate Fuel Rotational Program - Thousand Oaks, CA
What you will do
Let's do this. Let's change the world. We're looking for potential future leaders who are self-motivated, with strong analytical and decision-making skills, and leadership aspirations, seeking to join a World-Class Biotechnology Company.
The objective of the Operations Emerging Talent Rotational Program is to develop leadership skills and attributes with a blend of technical knowledge, business acumen and soft skills, so that you are ready to make a positive impact and use your talents to accomplish more than you thought possible. While being self-motivated is a key, Amgen provides a robust system to enable your success. Selected candidates will receive a solid mentor, rotation managers, and buddy support system to guide you throughout the program.
In this vital role you will:

• Complete complex rotation assignments and tasks
• Dive into new topics, work areas and functions, ramp up your knowledge quickly to contribute meaningfully, and meet expectations and milestones
• Demonstrate agility and flexibility while transitioning through 3 rotations
• Understand the wider business context and how your own work contributes to Amgen's strategies and goals
• Use data and insights to drive business performance

Operations Emerging Talent Rotational Program Facts
We have open positions based in Amgen Thousand Oaks, CA; this is our US headquarters location. The cohort kicks off in July 2027, candidates must be available for full-time employment in July 2027. The 26-month Rotational Program consists of one 10-month and two 8-month rotations in Operations. You will rotate through various critical functions at the site, such as Manufacturing, Quality, Process Development, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations Transformation and Digital Strategy.
After successful completion of the program, we expect that you will be well-prepared to succeed in future roles and take on leadership challenges in our Operations organization.
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The collaborative individual we seek is a leader with these qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering or other relevant disciplines obtained from an accredited college or university by the time program kicks-off in July 2027

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven leadership skills, demonstrated through extra-curricular or work experience activities
• Previous Amgen or relevant industry experience in biopharma, manufacturing, or engineering environment
• Minimum GPA of 3.20 preferred
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively across teams and levels of management
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Ability to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and a dedicated approach to achieving success
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices
• Global mentality: willingness to relocate to other Operations Sites for future career opportunities
• Willingness to work shifts including weekends

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 expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
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Application deadline
Amgen anticipates accepting applications until July 30, 2026; however, we may continue accepting applications beyond this date if we do not receive a sufficient number of candidates.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship for this role 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.
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
Salary Range
71,349.85USD -96,532.15 USD