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Career Category Information SystemsJoin Amgens Mission of Serving PatientsAt Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionxe2x80x94to serve patients living with serious illnessesxe2x80x94drives all that we do.Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.Scientific Business Analyst (Sr Associate) Small Molecule DiscoveryWhat you will doLets do this. Lets change the world. 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 teamServe as a liaison between global Research Informatics functional areas and global research scientists, prioritizing their needs and expectationsRun a suite of custom internal platforms, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software, and systems integrationsSupport the technology ecosystem for small molecule discovery and ensure that the platform meets their requirements for data analysis and data integrityTranslate complex scientific and technological needs into clear, actionable requirements for development teamsDevelop and maintain a product roadmap that clearly outlines the planned features and enhancements, timelines, and landmarksIdentify and handle risks associated with the systems, including technological risks, scientific validation, and user acceptanceDevelop documentations, communication plans and training plans for end usersEnsure scientific data operations are scoped into building Research-wide Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning capabilitiesEnsure 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 youWe 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, ORBachelors degree with 3- 5 years of experience in Computer Science, IT, Computational Chemistry/ Cheminformatics, Chemical Engineering or related field, ORDiploma with 7 - 9 years of experience in Computer Science, IT, Computational Chemistry/ Cheminformatics, Chemical Engineering or related field or related fieldDemonstrated expertise in a scientific domain area and related technology needsExcellent problem-solving skills and a passion for solving complex challenges in drug discovery with technology and dataExperience with writing user requirements and acceptance criteria in agile project management systems such as JIRAExperience with chemistry-focused software platforms (e.g., Revvity Signals Notebook, ACD/Labs, ChemAxon, Schrxc3xb6dinger 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 protocolsAbility to communicate technical or complex subject matters in business termsKnowledge of business analysis standard methodologies, DevOps, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Delivery methodologyExperience with cloud (e.g. AWS) and on-premise infrastructureExperience in establishing business partnerships and IS governance practicesProfessional Certifications:SAFe for Teams certification (preferred)Soft Skills:Able to work under minimal supervisionExcellent analytical and gap/fit assessment skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work effectively with global, remote teamsHigh degree of initiative and self-motivationAbility to handle multiple priorities successfullyTeam-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goalsStrong presentation and public speaking skillsWhat you can expect of usAs we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, well support your journey every step of the way.In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.careers.amgen.comAs an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation..

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