Senior Technical Business Analyst – Clinical Study Design and Analysis

Amgen

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Lisbon - Portugal

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 18 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Career Category

Information Systems

Job Description

Join our team atAMGEN Capability Center Portugal consistently recognized among the top companies in the Best Workplaces ranking by Great Place to Work in 2026 we were once again distinguished as one of the top Best Workplaces in the country (category 201500 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 fosters 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 peoples lives.

Senior Technical Business Analyst Clinical Study Design and Analysis

At AMGENTechnologyisntjust a supportfunctionitsa catalyst for discovery transformation and real-world impact. Here your ideas fuel innovation that improves and saves livesof patients in dire need of our medicines. Are you ready to do meaningful work that matters

Live

What youwill do

As a Senior Technical Business Analyst Clinical Study Design and Analysisyoullwork at the intersection of science data and innovation.Youllcollaborate with world-class experts across domains to build high-impact digital solutions that accelerate research streamline operations and empower better patient outcomes.

TheSeniorTechnicalBusiness Analystdrives technology initiatives and projectswithend-to-end accountability fordelivering business value. This roleleveragesdomain and business processexpertiseto detail product requirements as epics and user stories along with supporting artifacts like business process mapsuse casesand testplansfor the software development teams.This role involves working closely with developers testersandbusinessteamsto ensure that thetechnical requirements for upcoming development are thoroughly elaborated. Thisenablesthe delivery team to estimate plan and commit to delivery with high confidenceandidentifytest cases and scenariosto ensure the quality and performance of ITsystems.This rolewill collaborate withproductmanagersother business analysts system administrators testersdevelopers andbusiness stakeholders with high technical literacy tomaintainan efficient and consistent delivery process focused on quality compliance and business continuity.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • EnableandevolveClinical Study Design and Analysisfunctionalcapabilities throughdelivery oftechnology 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 andbusinessvalue for new developments

  • Collaborate with Engineeringon design specifications

  • Collaborate withProductOwnersto prioritize release scopes andrefinetheproductand capabilitybacklogs

  • Partner with business analysts in other regions todelegate project responsibilities based on timezone and access to relevant stakeholders

  • Define project timelines and drive delivery of system implementations enhancements and release validationto meetthe communicated plans

  • Ensure non-functional requirements are included and prioritized in theproduct andreleasebacklogs

  • Facilitate the breakdown of Epics into Features andsprint-sized User Stories andparticipatein backlog reviews with the development team

  • Clearly express features in User Stories/requirements so all team members and stakeholders understand howthey will be achieved

  • Translate complex business and technological needs into clear actionable and testablerequirements for developmentand validationteams

  • Ensure Acceptance Criteria are well-defined

  • Work closely withSoftware-as-a-Service suppliers tomeet businessrequirementswith configuration custom releasesandroadmap prioritization

  • Manage project timelines and deliverables toensuredelivery targets are metand stakeholders are informed of progress

  • Develop and execute effective product demonstrations for internal and external stakeholders

  • Participate in code and design reviews to ensurestandards andbest practices are followed

  • Maintainaccuratedocumentation ofrequirementsconfigurations processes and changes

  • Manage change control and documentation lifecyclesin strict adherence tostandard operating procedures (SOPs)

  • Identifyand manage risks associated with the systems including technological risks validation and user acceptance

Win

What we expectofyou

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The tech professional weseekis a creative problem-solver and a team player with these qualifications:

  • Masters degree with 4 - 6 years of experience inaTechnical Business Analyst roleOR

  • Bachelors degree with 6 - 8 years of experience ina Technical Business Analyst roleOR

  • Diploma with 10 - 12 years of experience ina Technical Business Analyst role

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

  • Writingcomprehensive functional and non-functionalrequirements for developmentand implementationofbusinessapplications in a GxP regulatedenvironment

  • Project delivery followingAgile software development methodologies (Scrum)

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability tointerface withsenior leadership with confidence and clarity

  • Technical thought leadership and highly conversant in softwareengineeringsystemarchitecture and integrations and data sciencesterminology

Good-to-Have Skills:

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex challenges inclinical developmentwith technology

  • Demonstratedexpertisein aclinical developmentdomain 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 thelatest generative AIcapabilities includingbuildingagentic AIworkflowsand/or custom GPTs

  • Able to communicate technical or complex subject matters in business terms

  • Jira Align experience

  • Knowledge of Databricks andAWScloud platforms

  • Experience withSoftware-as-a-Serviceapplication implementationsand 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.Demonstratedabilityineffectively delegatingwork

  • 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 positionmayrequire you toworka later shift schedule. Candidates must be willing and able to work duringevening asbased on business requirements.

Thrive

What you can expectofus

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others we also care deeply for our teammates well-being and growth.

  • 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 certificationstrainings mentorship and career mobility.

  • AMGENTotal Rewards Plan Comprehensive benefits in healthcare finance and well-being.

  • Flexibility Hybrid work model with time split between our Lisbon office and remote work.

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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 provideda reasonableaccommodation toparticipatein the job application or interview process to perform crucial job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to requestan accommodation.

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