Sr Associate Scientific Business Analyst – Biological Studies

Career Category Information SystemsJoin Amgens Mission of Serving PatientsAt Amgen if you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are Our shared missionxe2x80x94to serve patients living with serious illnessesxe2x80x94drives all that we do Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology Inflammation General Medicine and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year As a member of the Amgen team youll 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 youll thrive as part of the Amgen team Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career Sr Associate Scientific Business Analyst Biological StudiesWhat you will doThis role involves working closely with Amgen Research partners and Technology peers to ensure that the technology data needs for drug discovery research are translated into technical requirements for solution implementation The role maximises scientific domain and business process expertise to detail product requirements as epics and user stories along with supporting artifacts like business process maps use cases and test plans for the software development teams This enables the delivery team to estimate plan and commit to delivery with high confidence and identify test cases and scenarios to ensure the quality and performance of IT Systems You will join a multi-functional team of scientists and software professionals that enables technology and data capabilities to evaluate drug candidates and assess their abilities to affect the biology of drug targets This team implements scientific software platforms for different Research imaging techniques such as Digital Pathology High Content Screening HCS cell imaging cryo-EM etc You will implement and manage imaging capabilities across the research informatics ecosystem and provide technical support training and infrastructure management and ensure it meets the needs of our Amgen Research community Roles Responsibilities Function as a Scientific Business Systems Analyst within a Scaled Agile Framework SAFe product team Serve as a liaison between global Research Informatics functional areas and global research scientists prioritizing their needs and expectations Manage a suite of custom internal platforms commercial off-the-shelf COTS software and systems integrations Lead the technology ecosystem for in vivo study data management and ensure that the platform meets their requirements for data analysis and data integrity Translate complex scientific and technological needs into clear actionable requirements for development teams Develop and maintain a product roadmap that clearly outlines the planned features and enhancements timelines and landmarks Identify and manage risks associated with the systems including technological risks scientific validation and user acceptance Develop documentations communication plans and training plans for end users Ensure scientific data operations are scoped into building Research-wide Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning capabilities Ensure operational excellence cybersecurity and compliance Collaborate with geographically dispersed teams including those in the US and other international locations Foster a culture of collaboration innovation and continuous improvement What we expect of youWe are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients Basic Qualifications Masters degree with 1 - 3 years of experience in Life Sciences Computer Science IT Computational Chemistry Cheminformatics Computational Biology Bioinformatics or related field OR Bachelors degree with 3 - 5years of experience in Life Sciences Computer Science IT Computational Chemistry Cheminformatics Computational Biology Bioinformatics or related field OR Diploma with 7 - 9 years of experience in Life Sciences Computer Science IT Computational Chemistry Cheminformatics Computational Biology Bioinformatics or related field Functional Skills Must-Have Skills 3 years of experience in designing and supporting Research imaging platforms Demonstrated expertise in a scientific domain area and related technology needs Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex challenges in drug discovery with technology and data Experience with writing user requirements and acceptance criteria in agile project management systems such as JIRA Experience with Proscia Concentriq Deciphex Patholytix HALO Visiopharm Revvity Signals Image Artist Imaris PSILO or similar imaging platforms Preferred Qualifications Experience with Agile software development methodologies Scrum Experience performing or enabling image analysis from microscopes Ability to communicate technical or complex subject matters in business terms Knowledge of business analysis standard processes DevOps Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery methodology Experience with cloud e g AWS and on-premise infrastructure Experience designing and supporting scientific software platforms in biopharma Professional Certifications SAFe for Teams certification preferred Soft Skills Able to work under minimal supervision Excellent analytical and gap fit assessment skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work effectively with global virtual teams High degree of initiative and self-motivation Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully Team-oriented with a focus on achieving team goals Strong presentation and public speaking skills What you can expect of usAs 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 well support your journey every step of the way In addition to the base salary Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team careers amgen comAs 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