If you could choose any special area of focus with Amgen, which would you choose?
Working for Amgen could open a variety of career options for you. If you had your choice when it comes to a career path, which career do you think you would choose? Talk to the interviewer about where you'd like to see your career path go with Amgen.
"I am currently working as a Clinical Research Assistant and would like to eventually grow into a Principal Scientist role, or something of the like, with Amgen. My primary goal is to find a long-term home where I can continue to expand my knowledge in the area of (choose an area of study)."
"That is a challenging question when there are so many interesting options at my fingertips. If I had to choose just one area of specialty today, I would choose a topic within animal science. I am passionate about the health of animals."
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Anonymous Answer
I'm passionate about the immunology/oncology and hematology areas. I find that these areas are always challenging my knowledge and I'm always learning something new about the way our bodies work.
Marcie's Feedback
Nice! It's great that these areas interest you. Can you provide a specific example of a time when you learned something new in one of these areas that amazed and/or intrigued you? Additional details will build out your answer and make it more meaningful and memorable to the interviewer. Good job!
Anonymous Answer
I'm interested in increasing business performance by strengthening patient-business relationships through mutual trust. I see the huge importance of identifying patients' needs and delivering a brand message that communicates Amgen's values and ethics.
Jaymie's Feedback
This area of focus aligns well with Amgen's mission!
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