Specialist Business Analyst – Clinical Computation Platform

Amgen Inc. (IR); Portugal; Presencial; EUR 50 000 - 68 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

AMGEN Capability Center Portugal is seeking a Specialist Business Analyst – Clinical Computation Platform LIVE to drive technology initiatives with end-to-end accountability for delivering business value. You will detail product requirements, create epics and user stories, and ensure alignment with product managers, architects, and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes quality, compliance, and business continuity, with collaboration across UX, engineering, and product management to deliver

Qualificações

• Master’s or Bachelor with Life Science/Information Systems experience
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies (Scrum)
• Experience writing requirements for modern web applications
• Experience writing user requirements and acceptance criteria in Jira or similar tools
• Proficiency in Python or Java

Responsabilidades

• Enable and evolve Clinical Computation capabilities through technology delivery
• Define scope and drive alignment to deliver outcomes
• Collaborate with System Architects and Product Managers to align engineering and product goals
• Capture voice of the customer to define processes and product needs
• Work with Product Managers to define scope and value for developments
• Prioritize release scopes and refine the product backlog
• Ensure non-functional requirements are included and prioritized
• Break Epics into Features and User Stories and participate in backlog reviews

Conhecimentos

Problem solving

Agile/Scrum

Communication skills

Requirements writing

JIRA

Python/Java

User requirements

Jira Align

Cloud platforms

DevOps

SAS/R

Formação académica

Master’s degree (Life Science/IS)

Bachelor’s degree (Life Science/IS)

Diploma (Life Science/IS)

Ferramentas

JIRA

Jira Align

Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Career Category Information Systems Job Description Join our team at AMGEN Capability Center Portugal, consistently recognized among the top companies in the Best Workplaces ranking by Great Place to Work in Portugal. In 2026, we were once again distinguished as one of the top Best Workplaces in the country (category 201-500 employees), reinforcing our commitment to an exceptional employee experience and workplace culture. We are a team of over 500 talented individuals, spanning more than 30 functions and areas of expertise, and representing over 40 nationalities. Together, we bring diverse perspectives and professional backgrounds to help shape the future of healthcare through innovation and technology. This is your opportunity to explore a world of possibilities across areas such as Data & Analytics, Digital, Technology & Innovation, Cybersecurity, R&D Operations, Global Distribution, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, General & Administrative, Human Resources, and many more. Located in the heart of Lisbon, our AMGEN office foster a culture of innovation, excellence, and purpose. Come thrive with us at AMGEN, supporting our mission To Serve Patients.

What we do at AMGEN matters in people’s lives.

Specialist Business Analyst – Clinical Computation Platform LIVE

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Specialist Business Analyst – Clinical Computation Platform drives technology initiatives and projects with end-to-end accountability for delivering business value. This role leverages 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 role will maintain an efficient and consistent delivery process focused on quality, compliance, and business continuity, by ensuring alignment with product managers, other business analysts, system administrators, testers, developers, and business stakeholders with high technical literacy.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Enable and evolve Clinical Computation 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
• Work with Product Managers and customers to define scope and value for new developments
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Management to prioritize release scopes and refine the Product backlog
• 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 fit into the product backlog
• Ensure Acceptance Criteria and Definition of Done are well-defined
• Work closely with UX to align technical requirements, scenarios, and business process maps with User Experience designs
• Stay focused on software development to ensure it meets requirements, providing proactive feedback to stakeholders
• Develop and execute effective product demonstrations for internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, processes, and changes

WIN WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

Basic Qualifications and Experience

Master’s degree with 4 - 6 years of experience in Life Science/Biotechnology/Pharmacology/Information Systems experience OR Bachelor’s degree with 6 - 8 years of experience in Life Science/Biotechnology/Pharmacology/Information Systems experience OR Diploma with 10 - 12 years of experience in Life Science/Biotechnology/Pharmacology/Information Systems experience

Must-Have Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex challenges in clinical development with technology
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies (Scrum)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interface with senior leadership with confidence and clarity
• Experience in writing requirements for development of modern web application
• Has experience with writing user requirements and acceptance criteria in agile project management systems such as JIRA
• Experience with programming languages like Python or Java

Good-to-Have Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in a clinical development domain area and related technology needs
• Understanding of software systems strategy, governance, and infrastructure
• Experience in managing product features for PI planning and developing product roadmaps and user journeys
• Familiarity with low-code, no-code test automation software
• Technical thought leadership
• Able to communicate technical or complex subject matters in business terms
• Jira Align experience
• Knowledge of Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience of DevOps, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Delivery methodology
• Knowledge of SAS or R Programming language

Professional Certifications

SAFe for Teams certification (preferred)

Soft Skills

• Operates effectively with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide other analysts
• Skilled in providing oversight and mentoring team members.
• Demonstrated ability in effectively delegating work
• 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 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 or night shifts, as required based on business requirements.

THRIVE WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT OF US

Vast opportunities to learn, develop, and move up and across our global organization.

Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where colleagues are empowered to bring ideas to the table, take risks, and act.

Generous AMGEN Total Rewards Plan comprising healthcare, finance, wealth, and career benefits.

Flexible work arrangements.

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.

Salary Range

50,417.75 EUR - 68,212.25 EUR

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.

Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

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