The Amgen Foundation is committing $13.4 million to the Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) through the 2027–28 school year, helping bring hands-on biotechnology education to students around the world. This latest commitment brings the Foundation’s total support for ABE to more than $75 million. Each year, the program reaches 100,000 students and provides participating schools with biotechnology curriculum, professional development, equipment and lab supplies at no cost. ABE helps: 🔹 Students explore biotechnology through hands-on learning 🔹 Teachers build their skills with specialized training and resources 🔹 Communities expand access to high-quality science education Because the future of biotech starts in the classroom. Learn more: https://amgen.ly/4i0Xlob
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Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We helped establish the biotechnology industry, and we remain on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today. Our investment in research and development has yielded a robust pipeline that builds on our existing portfolio of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, inflammatory diseases and rare diseases. Amgen is one of 30 companies comprising the Dow Jones Industrial Average®, and part of the Nasdaq-100 Index®. In 2024, Amgen was named one of the “World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company and one of “America’s Best Large Employers” by Forbes. For more information, visit Amgen.com and follow us on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Threads. 🔗 Community Guidelines: https://wwwext.amgen.com/community-guidelines 🔗Global Privacy Statement Directory: www.amgen.com/dp Special Advisory: Please be cautious of scam recruitment offers claiming to be from Amgen. Such scams may come from various sources, including fake websites and/or unsolicited emails and seek to obtain personal data or payment from victims by offering jobs that do not exist. Please be advised that Amgen would never ask for payment to progress a job application. When in doubt, please check to see if the position in question is posted on this website before applying. Additionally, please report any suspicious recruiting activity to https://complaint.ic3.gov/ and thank you for your assistance.
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http://www.amgen.com
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- Industry
- Biotechnology Research
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Thousand Oaks, CA
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1980
- Specialties
- Biologics, Human therapeutics, and Development of novel products
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For too long, advances for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer were limited. Now, continued scientific innovation is opening the door to new possibilities. We're grateful to the advocacy leaders who shared their perspectives on the progress they are seeing across the SCLC landscape and the hope it brings to patients, care partners and the broader community. As oncology experts from around the world prepare to gather at the ESMO - European Society for Medical Oncology Congress, we’re reminded of who sits at the heart of progress: the people at the center of cancer research.
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At the joint Americas Committee for Treatment & Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS) and ECTRIMS meeting, Amgen is presenting real-world data that contribute to a broader understanding of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). Real-world evidence can provide important insights into how rare diseases are managed in clinical practice. #MSToronto2026
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📢 Amgen announced positive full Phase 3 results in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a chronic inflammatory disorder of the esophagus that can make swallowing and eating challenging. 🔗 Learn more: https://amgen.ly/4dPZxfL $AMGN
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For Dona, an unexpected fracture at a yoga retreat led to a postmenopausal osteoporosis diagnosis she never saw coming. But with support from her doctor and a clear path forward, she began to strengthen her bones. At Amgen, we’re working to change the story of postmenopausal osteoporosis care so a fracture becomes a wake-up call, not a missed opportunity. This #WorldOsteoporosisDay, watch Dona’s story and hear what she wants more women to know. Learn more: https://amgen.ly/4dNLAPi
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Big careers can start with a single opportunity. At Amgen’s Puerto Rico site, our Undergraduate Co-op Program gives students the opportunity to apply what they're learning in the classroom, gain hands-on experience, and work alongside teams helping advance our mission to serve patients. Hear directly from our participants as they share how their co-op experience helped them grow, explore their passions, and make meaningful contributions from day one. Ready to start your own journey? Explore our latest Co-Op opportunities and apply now: https://lnkd.in/g6zh4JFe #AmgenCareers #EarlyCareers
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Innovation has been at the heart of Amgen since our founding more than 45 years ago—and it continues to shape how we serve patients today. Amgen has been ranked #4 on Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Most Innovative Large Companies, recognizing the company among the nation’s leaders in innovation. The ranking evaluated companies across the S&P 500 using measures including R&D, intellectual property activity, investor confidence, and perceptions of innovation. We’re continuing to harness the best of biology and technology to help fight the world’s toughest diseases, and deliver innovative medicines for patients around the world.
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Amgen Mission Week 2026 is a wrap! Here’s a look at how our global community came together during the week to hear directly from patients and the people who support them. Their experiences remind us why our mission to serve patients matters in the work we do every day. #AmgenMissionWeek2026
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At #ASBMR2026, we’re on the ground discussing what it takes to move postmenopausal osteoporosis care forward. From improved education and screening to stronger post-fracture care pathways, Amgen leaders are weighing in on how we can close gaps and help ensure more patients get the care they need. Swipe to see what they’re saying.