Specialist Business Analyst – Clinical Computation Platform
About this opportunity
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 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 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
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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.
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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.
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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 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
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