Business Analyst

Company: Amgen
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: July 18, 2025

Job Description:

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives 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. Business Analyst Development & Precision Medicine What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will support theDevelopment & Precision Medicineteam by providing critical business insights, operational analysis, and project coordination. This role is responsible for enabling data-driven decision-making, improving transparency across the portfolio, and supporting the adoption of modern technology and Agile practices across clinical and precision medicine programs. You will work closely with the Associate Director and cross-functional stakeholders to align operational initiatives with strategic goals, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and optimize resource and portfolio planning. The role requires a strong analytical mindset, superb communication skills, and an understanding of clinical research processes and technology enablement. Key Responsibilities Program & Portfolio Support Analyze and monitor clinical development program metrics, resource utilization, and timelines. Support creation and maintenance of dashboards, risk registers, and portfolio reports. Assist in the preparation of materials for governance committees and senior leadership updates. Technology & Workforce Enablement Contribute to the implementation and tracking of technology and workforce transition plans. Assist in onboarding, training logistics, and productivity tracking across program teams. Help develop technology roadmap insights, highlighting gaps, risks, and dependencies. Agile and SAFe Adoption Support Agile Release Train (ART) planning and execution by coordinating inputs and tracking deliverables. Maintain SAFe-related documentation (e.g., team backlogs, PI planning artifacts). Collaborate with the Agile teams to collect feedback and support continuous improvement. Business Analysis & Insights Perform data mining and analytics using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau to deliver actionable insights. Conduct benchmarking and scenario analysis to evaluate process improvements and investment decisions. Assist in the development of business cases for precision medicine initiatives and digital innovation. What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The analytical professional we seek will have these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree OR Masters degree and 2 years of Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or Information Systems experience Or Bachelors degree and 4 years of Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or Information Systems experience Or Associates degree and 8 years of Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or Information Systems experience Or High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or Information Systems experience Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or clinical research environment Familiarity with clinical trial lifecycle, biomarker strategies, or precision medicine concepts Exposure to Agile methodologies or SAFe framework Ability to analyze complex data and translate insights into actionable recommendations Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills High learning agility and comfort working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment Core Competencies Strong attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving capabilities Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently Collaborative team player with a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement Curiosity for innovation in healthcare, data, and digital transformation Ethical, dependable, and aligned with Amgens mission to serve patients What you can expect from us As 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. The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include: A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan Stock-based long-term incentives Award-winning time-off plans Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Application deadline Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position. As 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. 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.

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