Mission: Amgen strives to serve patients by transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health or save lives. In everything we do, we aim to fulfill our mission to serve patients. And every step of the way, we are guided by the ... Read more
At 18 years old, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager Carmen Vázquez knew she wanted to do something meaningful with her life. Growing up in a mountain town in Puerto Rico, graduating college was the privilege of few at the time. But, these humble beginnings ultimately propelled her to a long-term career where she helps others achieve their goals and explore opportunities for growth. “I am so grateful that I made it and that the years of experience in the temporary employment industry helped me reach my ultimate goal: to work and serve in a company that strives every day to provide a better quality of life for so many patients in Puerto Rico and around the world.” Explore careers.amgen.com to live out a purposeful career.
The way we work may change, but that doesn't mean we can't keep forwarding our mission. "The journey to attract talent to Amgen doesn’t stop just because we can’t meet in person," said Anette Gillian from #AmgenUK, who shared a photo of her home office where she continues to connect with candidates virtually. "Using video calling as often as possible helps you to stay connected to people and has been a really good tool for interviews. We continue to hold interviews, replacing the classic face-to-face interviews and assessment centres with video conferencing. It works really well and has ensured our work continues and is business as usual.” Explore careers.amgen.com to discover how you can make a difference to patients around the world.
As a member of the Amgen team, you will play a critical role in helping us develop new processes and products that can turn the tide of serious, life-interrupting illnesses and reach millions of patients worldwide. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams at all levels to improve on and share best practices. Every day, you’ll help equip our teams with the support and resources they need to discover, innovate and deliver on our mission to serve patients. Learn More
Life at AMGEN
Encounter opportunities both new and undiscovered, as we embrace leading-edge technologies, invest in our talents and maximize our potential.
As a values-based organization, we aim to make a positive impact on the world. From investments in education to inspire future generations of scientists, to rewarding our colleagues with robust family-centered and inclusive benefits for all, we believe in making a difference in the lives of our patients, staff, and communities. Find Out More
Embody the spirit of INNOVATION
As a Fortune 150 company operating in nearly 100 countries around the globe, we continue to push the boundaries of science as we lead the way into the new biocentury. Together, our colleagues embody the spirit of innovation and share a determination to contribute to humanity in meaningful ways. Our global locations serve as the solid foundation that will enable our global teams to create a whole new world of medical treatments.
Grow BEYOND
We are committed to discovering and nurturing the talents of those who can contribute to our mission of serving patients. Through our programs, we share knowledge and build relationships with qualified students from a variety of majors.
Understand the power of COLLABORATION
It’s why we’re investing in highly skilled, dedicated and collaborative individuals who are ready to achieve their goals, help us launch new medicines at unprecedented rates, and make a difference in the lives of our patients, staff and the communities we call home. We bring together the most talented professionals in their fields to share ideas and reach new levels of efficiency and achievement.
We respect one another, recognize contributions, and have embedded collaboration, trust, empowerment, and inclusion in all that we do. We actively recruit to foster diverse points of view – helping to drive innovation, creativity, and encourage open dialogue and professional debate to land on the best solutions for our patients. We pursue connectivity and diverse points of view – often by tapping into our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Learn More
I have been working at Amgen full-time
Pros
Work culture, work life balance, opportunity to work with great teams and minds, a true leader in healthcare
Cons
Not one I can think of - great place to work!
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Application
I applied online. The process took 4+ weeks. I interviewed at Amgen (West Greenwich, RI) in June 2019.
Interview
The interview process was extremely gratifying. I applied, through LinkedIn, at the end of May 2019. Received my invitation for a phone screening soon after. I had expected a 15-minute screening, but mine lasted only 5 mins (typical questions: salary expectations, why Amgen, expected start date, etc.). 4 days after, I received my invitation for the in-person panel at Amgen's West Greenwich location. Given that I was out of state, Amgen graciously offered to cover flight, hotel, car and other expenses during my trip (these were all handled by Amgen's travel consultant). Upon arriving for the interview, I was greeted by the Administrative head, and taken to a conference room where I was met by 2 other panelists. Seemed to be a round-robin format (30-minute interview, 2 rounds). Interviewers made me feel very comfortable and were extremely personable and friendly. Did not feel any pressure. Typically this is unheard of for interviews, but Amgen's culture mitigated any of that negativity. There seemed to be a great emphasis on my desire to learn and interpersonal skills. Afterward promptly finishing within 1 hour, I was escorted out by one of the manager's. He gave me time to ask questions that I did not feel comfortable asking during the panel sessions. Received my offer a few days later. Benefits are next to none, so grateful.
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