Sr.Associate Systems Analyst (Validation Engineer)

Biopharma Careers; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen in Hyderabad is seeking a Systems Analyst – Clinical Study Design and Analysis to support IT infrastructure, collaborate with business partners, and become a subject‑matter expert for business applications. You will participate in security patches, maintenance, testing, and release readiness to ensure uptime and compliant systems.

The role engages with SaaS vendors, developers and QA teams to elicit requirements, plan validation activities and deliver testable solutions that meet

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s with 5–9 years in Information Systems Administration/Support/Validation.
• Experience with GxP-regulated computer system validation.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies (Scrum).
• Experience with validation solutions, tools, and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with network and infrastructure teams to maintain secure IT infrastructure.
• Review release notes and identify regression test requirements.
• Develop test plans and strategies based on requirements and specs.
• Perform manual and automated testing of software applications.

Skills

GxP validation experience

Agile Scrum

Validation tools & methodologies

Documentation & SOPs

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree + 5–9 years IS experience

Job description

Career Category

Information Systems

Job Description

ABOUT AMGEN

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 discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role Description

The Systems Analyst – Clinical Study Design and Analysis will collaborate with network and infrastructure administrators in the security-patching lifecycle and maintenance of the infrastructure supporting our business applications, safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring the uptime, performance, and security of IT infrastructure . In addition, the Systems Analyst will be come subject matter experts in the Business Applications, and will manage and perform the routine regression-testing, as well as functional and non-functional testing for projects and enhancements.

This role involves working closely with business partners to understand business processes supported by the applications, as well as working closely with Software-as-a-Service suppliers to review and understand release notes and how system updates will impact business processes. This role also interacts regularly with developers and business analysts to ensure that the technical requirements for upcoming development are thoroughly elaborated and documented in a testable manner . This enabl es 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 .

This role collaborates regularly with business analysts, members of the Quality team, developers , product managers, system / network administrators , and application support team members to maintain an efficient and consistent process, ensuring business applications maintain a reliable and validated state.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support , monitor , or execute the installation of infrastructure security patches and configuration changes , as necessary


• Review system release notes and identify regression test requirements


• Develop detailed test plans and strategies based on release notes, project requirements , and specifications documents


• Perform manual and automated testing of software applications, including functional, regression, and performance testing


• Document and report defects and issues identified during testing, and work with development teams to resolve them


• Maintain detailed documentation of test/validation plans, test cases, and test results


• Advise on the documentation of requirements to ensure that they are written in a testable manner


• Validate that test scenarios meet feature acceptance criteria and customer expectations


• Maintain and ensure the quality of documented user stories/requirements in tools such as Jira


• Prepare, execute, document , and report validation protocols in line with G x P’s and other regulatory requirements and standards


• Assure that all validation test procedures are in line with current technology, corporate , and governmental regulations


• Perform I nstallation Q ualification , O perational Qualification , and P erformance Q ualification validation on processes, equipment, and systems in conjunction with suppliers as appropriate

Basic Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree OR Bachelor’s degree with 5 - 9 years of experience in Information Systems Administration/Support/Validation

Functional Skills

Must-Have Skills

• Experience with GxP - regulated computer system validation


• Experience with Agile software development methodologies (Scrum)


• Experience with validation solutions , tools, and methodologies

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience drafting documentation in adherence to standard operating procedures


• Understanding of biostatistical analysis method s


• Experience with generative artificial intelligence, agentic AI, and other emerging technologies

Professional Certifications

• Certified Tester/Agile Tester or similar (preferred)


• Scaled Agile Framework ( SAFe ) certification (preferred)

Soft Skills

• Able to work under minimal supervision


• 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


• Strict attention to detail and process adherence

Shift Information

This position requires you to work a later shift and may be assigned a second or third shift schedule. Candidates must be willing and able to work during evening shifts.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

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.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with 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 .