Scientific Business Analyst (Sr Associate) - Small Molecule Discovery

What you will do

In this vital role you will be 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 demonstrates 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.

• 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
• Run a suite of custom internal platforms, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software, and systems integrations
• Support the technology ecosystem for small molecule discovery 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 handle 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.
• Cultivate 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. 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 that enable small molecule design, synthesis, testing, and analytics. You will implement and run chemistry-focused software platforms across the research informatics ecosystem, and provide technical support, training, and infrastructure management, and ensure it meets the needs of our Amgen Research community.

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

• Masters degree with 1 - 3 years of experience in Computer Science, IT, Computational Chemistry/ Cheminformatics, Chemical Engineering or related field, OR
• Bachelors degree with 3- 5 years of experience in Computer Science, IT, Computational Chemistry/ Cheminformatics, Chemical Engineering or related field, OR
• Diploma with 7 - 9 years of experience in Computer Science, IT, Computational Chemistry/ Cheminformatics, Chemical Engineering or related field or related field
• Demonstrated expertise in a scientific domain area and related technology needs
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for solving 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 chemistry-focused software platforms (e.g., Revvity Signals Notebook, ACD/Labs, ChemAxon, Schrdinger LiveDesign/PyMOL/Maestro, BIOVIA Pipeline Pilot), compound registration systems, and AI tools for drug design.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in implementing and supporting chemistry-focused software platforms in a biopharma setting.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies (Scrum)
• Hands-on experience building BIOVIA Pipeline Pilot protocols
• Ability to communicate technical or complex subject matters in business terms
• Knowledge of business analysis standard methodologies, DevOps, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Delivery methodology
• Experience with cloud (e.g. AWS) and on-premise infrastructure
• Experience in establishing business partnerships and IS governance practices

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, remote teams
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to handle multiple priorities successfully
• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills