Scientific IS Business Analyst (Sr Associate) – R&D Omics

Career Category

Information Systems

Job Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s 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, you’ll 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, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Scientific IS Business Analyst-R&D Omics

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will work 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 leverages 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 elucidate target biology, mechanism of action, biological pathways in healthy and disease states. This team implements software and infrastructure that enables the capture, analysis, storage, and report of pre-clinical and clinical omics (genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, etc.) data. You will collaborate with Product Owners and global developers to maintain an efficient and consistent process, ensuring quality deliverables from the team. You will implement and manage scientific software platforms across the research informatics ecosystem, and provide technical support, documentation, 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
• Translate complex scientific and technological needs into clear, actionable requirements for development teams
• Stay updated with industry trends, technological advancements, and scientific progress in Omics techniques, including data generation, processing, and analysis
• Develop documentation, communication plans and training plans for end users
• 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 you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek will have these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Master’s degree

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Computational Biology/Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Computer Science, IT, or related field experience

Or

Associate’s degree and 6 years of Computational Biology/Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Computer Science, IT, or related field experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 8 years of Computational Biology/Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Computer Science, IT, or related field experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in implementing and supporting biopharma scientific software platforms.

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Knowledge in bioinformatics, various Omics technologies and data analysis
• Experience with scientific laboratory instruments, laboratory data management
• Demonstrated expertise in a scientific domain area and related technology needs
• Experience with writing user requirements and acceptance criteria in agile project management systems such as JIRA
• Experience with cloud (e.g. AWS) and on-premises infrastructure
• High degree of organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Knowledge in current AI (LLMs, Agentic AI) technologies
• Linux, system administration and software development
• Experience in configuration and administration of platforms such as Benchling, or other LIMS systems
• Understanding the implementation of scientific software platforms
• In-depth knowledge of Agile processes and principles for coordinated solutions and teams via the SAFe agile framework.
• Knowledge of business analysis best practices, DevOps, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Delivery methodology

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 in person and 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 from us

As 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, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As 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. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Amgen will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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