Sr Associate Scientific Business Analyst Biological Studies What you will do This 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 you We 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
