Senior Technical Business Analyst – Clinical Study Design and Analysis

Amgen; Lisboa; Híbrido; EUR 50 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Comprehensive benefits in healthcare and finance

Flexibility with hybrid work model

Access to certifications and mentorship

Resumo da oferta

Amgen is looking for a Senior Technical Business Analyst in Lisbon, Portugal, to enhance Clinical Study Design through technology. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and substantial experience in requirement writing and Agile methods. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-domain experts, managing project deliverables, and ensuring high-quality technological implementations. The position offers a hybrid work model and a diverse working environment focused on patient outcomes.

Qualificações

• Proficient in writing functional and non-functional requirements.
• Experience in Agile project delivery.
• Ability to interface confidently with senior leadership.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with experts to design high-impact digital solutions.
• Define project timelines and drive technology implementations.
• Facilitate the breakdown of Epics into User Stories.

Conhecimentos

Comprehensive requirement writing

Agile methodologies (Scrum)

Excellent communication skills

Technical thought leadership

Formação académica

Master’s degree in relevant field with 4-6 years experience

Bachelor’s degree with 6-8 years experience

Diploma with 10-12 years experience

Ferramentas

Jira Align

Databricks

AWS cloud platforms

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Senior Technical Business Analyst – Clinical Study Design and Analysis

Join our team at AMGEN Capability Center Portugal, consistently recognized among the top companies in the Best Workplaces ranking. We are a diverse team of over 500 professionals across more than 30 functions, dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovation and technology.

What You Will Do

As a Senior Technical Business Analyst – Clinical Study Design and Analysis, you will work at the intersection of science, data, and innovation. You will collaborate with world‑class experts across domains to build high‑impact digital solutions that accelerate research, streamline operations, and empower better patient outcomes.

The role involves end‑to‑end technology initiatives and projects, leveraging domain and business process expertise to detail product requirements, epics, user stories, business process maps, use cases, and test plans. You will work closely with developers, testers, and business teams to ensure technical requirements are fully elaborated, enabling the delivery team to estimate, plan, and commit with high confidence. Your goal is to maintain an efficient and consistent delivery process focused on quality, compliance, and business continuity.

• Enable and evolve Clinical Study Design and Analysis functional capabilities through delivery of technology implementations and projects
• Apply independent judgment and decision‑making to define scope, drive alignment, and ensure outcomes are delivered
• Collaborate with System Architects and Product Managers to manage business analysis activities, ensuring alignment with engineering and product goals
• Capture the voice of the customer to define business processes and product needs
• Provide technical feasibility assessments in real‑time during requirements elicitation
• Work with Product Managers and customers to define scope and business value for new developments
• Collaborate with Engineering on design specifications
• Collaborate with Product Owners to prioritize release scopes and refine the product and capability backlogs
• Partner with business analysts in other regions to delegate project responsibilities based on time zone and access to relevant stakeholders
• Define project timelines and drive delivery of system implementations, enhancements, and release validation to meet the communicated plans
• Ensure non‑functional requirements are included and prioritized in the product and release backlogs
• Facilitate the breakdown of Epics into Features and sprint‑sized User Stories and participate in backlog reviews with the development team
• Clearly express features in User Stories/requirements so all team members and stakeholders understand how they will be achieved
• Translate complex business and technological needs into clear, actionable, and testable requirements for development and validation teams
• Ensure Acceptance Criteria are well‑defined
• Work closely with Software‑as‑a‑Service suppliers to meet business requirements with configuration, custom releases, and roadmap prioritization
• Manage project timelines and deliverables to ensure delivery targets are met and stakeholders are informed of progress
• Develop and execute effective product demonstrations for internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in code and design reviews to ensure standards and best practices are followed
• Maintain accurate documentation of requirements, configurations, processes, and changes
• Manage change control and documentation lifecycles in strict adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Identify and manage risks associated with the systems, including technological risks, validation, and user acceptance

What We Expect Of You

• Master’s degree with 4‑6 years of experience in a Technical Business Analyst role OR
• Bachelor’s degree with 6‑8 years of experience in a Technical Business Analyst role OR
• Diploma with 10‑12 years of experience in a Technical Business Analyst role

Must‑Have Skills

• Writing comprehensive functional and non‑functional requirements for development and implementation of business applications in a GxP regulated environment
• Project delivery following Agile software development methodologies (Scrum)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interface with senior leadership with confidence and clarity
• Technical thought leadership and strong knowledge of software engineering, system architecture and integrations, and data sciences terminology

Good‑to‑Have Skills

• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a passion for tackling complex challenges in clinical development with technology
• Demonstrated expertise in a clinical development domain and related technology needs
• Understanding of biostatistical analysis methods
• Experience in managing product features for PI planning and developing product roadmaps and user journeys
• Familiarity with low‑code, no‑code test automation software
• Experience with the latest generative AI capabilities, including building agentic AI workflows and/or custom GPTs
• Able to communicate technical or complex subject matters in business terms
• Jira Align experience
• Knowledge of Databricks and AWS cloud platforms
• Experience with Software‑as‑a‑Service application implementations, release management and validation

Professional Certifications

• SAFe for Teams certification (preferred)

Soft Skills

• Able to work under minimal supervision
• Skilled in providing oversight and mentoring team members; demonstrated ability to delegate effectively
• 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

Shift Information

This position may require you to work a later shift schedule. Candidates must be willing and able to work during evening hours as required based on business needs.

What You Can Expect Of Us

• Work that matters – build tech that accelerates scientific breakthroughs and helps patients worldwide
• Modern tech stack – cloud‑first, automation‑focused, AI‑powered
• Global scale, Agile mindset – collaborate across continents while working in nimble, high‑impact teams
• Continuous learning – access to certifications, training, mentorship, and career mobility
• AMGEN Total Rewards Plan – comprehensive benefits in healthcare, finance, and well‑being
• Flexibility – hybrid work model with time split between Lisbon office and remote work

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 a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.