Job Description

Role Description:


The Specialist IS Bus Sys Analyst, Anaplan will bridge business analysis and platform development responsibilities, playing a critical role in translating business requirements into functional Anaplan models. Operating within a DevOps environment, this role encompasses user story creation, test case design, hands-on model building, and the development of Proof of Concepts (POCs) for scalable, high-quality solutions. You will collaborate with Product Teams and developers to maintain an efficient and consistent process, ensuring quality deliverables from the team.


Roles & Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Product Teams and System Architects to understand business strategy, needs, and pain points. Convert Epics into Features and granular User Stories with clear Acceptance Criteria and Definition of Done. Translate user stories into functional Anaplan model designs, ensuring alignment with best practices and Amgen architectural standards. Develop and maintain Anaplan modules, dashboards, and integrations. Create and validate proof-of-concepts (POCs) to test assumptions, validate solutions, or propose new features. Maintain up-to-date documentation of Anaplan model architecture, business logic, data integrations, and process configurations. Produce end-user guides, functional specs, and technical documentation to support user enablement and change management. Conduct impactful demos of Anaplan features internally to Product Teams and stakeholders. Identify opportunities to improve existing Anaplan models and processes. Stay current with Anaplan releases, features, and community best practices; proactively recommend enhancements. Support the scaling of Anaplan across business units through templated solutions and reusable components.
Basic Qualifications and Experience:

[GCF Level 5A]

Doctorate Degree OR 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
Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills

4+ years experience with any planning software systems i.e.; Anaplan, Hyperion, IBM TM1, IBM EP Programming experience in at least one modern language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, R, etc.) for scripting, data transformation, or integration. Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex challenges with technology Experience with writing user requirements and acceptance criteria in agile project management systems such as JIRA

Good-to-Have Skills:

Experience in managing product features for PI planning and developing product roadmaps and user journeys Familiarity with low-code, no-code test automation software Able to communicate technical or complex subject matters in business terms Experience in Agile/Scrum and DevOps environments.

Professional Certifications:

Anaplan Certified Solution Architect (required) Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, etc.) (preferred) Databricks certifications (Data Engineer Professional) (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