Shape the Future of Quality – Internship Opportunity (IDQ)

Do more with the knowledge you’re working hard to acquire and the passion you already have.

At Amgen, our shared mission — to serve patients — drives everything we do. It’s what has made us one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients globally. Through this internship opportunity, you’ll gain meaningful, hands-on experience in a high-impact environment, helping you grow into the professional you're meant to become.

At Amgen Breda , medicines are labeled, assembled, stored, and shipped to countries all over the world. Every day, more than 1,000 people from 38 nationalities work together in supply chain, manufacturing, quality, marketing, sales, and clinical research.

LIVE

This could be your everyday

Join our International and Distribution Quality (IDQ) team and become part of a dynamic group of Quality professionals dedicated to ensuring that Amgen’s Benelux Quality Management System (QMS) complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Distribution Practices (GDP) for the manufacturing, storage, and distribution of medicinal products.

During your internship, you will:

• Participate in a variety of quality activities, with a focus on product complaints , Quality records (e.g. Deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls), and Quality training content .

• Support and contribute to key projects across the EMEA region , collaborating with international stakeholders to maintain and improve global quality standards.

• Gain practical insights into how GDP (and partially GMP) guidelines are implemented within a pharmaceutical setting.

• Visit and engage with our Breda Production and Warehousing site , enhancing your understanding of end-to-end operations.

• Be coached and supported by the QA Manager and encouraged to participate actively as a valued team member.

• Receive guidance on navigating your first corporate experience, including cross-functional collaboration, communication, and proactive thinking.

Deliverables / Outcomes

As an intern, you will:

• Deliver improved solutions to enhance customer experience and compliance related to product complaint handling.

• Simplify and improve Quality training related to product complaints, especially in the context of new product introductions or lifecycle management activities.

• Support the quality and compliance of Quality records as part of Amgen’s global QMS.

Amgen will:

• Provide a comprehensive learning experience to help you develop core skills in Quality and regulatory compliance.

• Offer you coaching, exposure to a global working environment, and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to continuous improvement initiatives.

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What we expect of you

We’re looking for students with a passion for learning and a strong motivation to support our mission to serve patients. To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Enrollment in a pre-final year of a Bachelor’s program , preferably in Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Life Sciences , or Supply Chain .

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English .

• A proactive and organized approach to tasks, with the ability to work independently.

• An analytical mindset with solid problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Interest in process analysis and continuous improvement .

• (Preferred) Familiarity with data reporting tools (e.g. Smartsheet) and a basic understanding of GDP/GMP principles.

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What we offer

As we develop treatments that take care of others, we are also committed to caring for the growth and well-being of our people. Amgen was named the World’s Best Workplace 2021© for a reason.

You’ll benefit from:

• Full support and career development resources to expand your skills and potential.

• A diverse and inclusive culture where your ideas matter.

• A monthly internship allowance , and access to Amgen’s full internship program , including New Hire Orientation, Lunch & Learn sessions, and a Final Poster Session.

• A focus on vitality and well-being , with access to our on-site gym, vitality program, and healthy food options in the restaurant.

• A hybrid working model with flexibility between working from home and on-site.

• The opportunity to apply for future positions within Amgen upon successful completion of your internship.

Please note:
To be eligible for this internship, you must be currently enrolled at a Dutch university .