Senior Technical Business Analyst – Clinical Study Design and Analysis

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.

Senior Technical Business Analyst – Clinical Study Design and Analysis

At A MGEN ,   T echnology   isn’t   just a support   function, it’s   a catalyst for discovery, transformation, and real-world impact. Here, your ideas fuel innovation that improves and saves lives   of patients in dire need of our medicines . Are you ready to do meaningful work that matters?

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What you will do

As a Senior Technical Business Analyst – Clinical Study Design and Analysis  you’ll   work at the intersection of science, data, and innovation.   You’ll   collaborate with world-class experts across domains to build high-impact digital solutions that accelerate research, streamline operations, and empower better patient outcomes.

The   Senior   Technical   Business Analyst   drives technology initiatives and projects   with   end-to-end accountability for   delivering business value. This role   leverag es   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 involves working closely with developers , testers,   and   business   teams   to ensure that the   technical requirements for upcoming development are thoroughly elaborated . This   enabl es   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   s ystems .   This role   will collaborate with   p roduct   m anagers ,   other business analysts, system administrators, testers,   developers , and   business stakeholders with high technical literacy to   maintain   an efficient and consistent delivery process focused on quality, compliance, and business continuity .

Roles & Responsibilities:

Enable   and   evolve   Clinical Study Design and Analysis   functional   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

Provide technical feasibility assessments in real-time during requirements elicitation

Work with Product Managers and customers to define scope and   business   value for new developments

Collaborate with Engineering   on design specifications

Collaborate with   Product   Owners   to prioritize release scopes and   refine   the   p roduct   and capability   backlog s

Partner with business analysts in other regions to   delegate project responsibilities based on time   zone and access to relevant stakeholders

Define project timelines and d rive delivery of system implementations, enhancements, and release validation   to meet   the communicated plans

Ensure non-functional requirements are included and prioritized in the   p roduct and   r elease   b acklogs

Facilitate the breakdown of Epics into Features and   s print- s ized 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 will be achieved

Translate complex business and technological needs into clear, actionable , and testable   requirements for development   and validation   teams

Ensure Acceptance Criteria are well-defined

Work closely with   Software-as-a-Service suppliers to   meet business   requirements   with configuration, custom releases ,   and   roadmap prioritization

Manage project timelines and deliverables to   ensure   delivery targets are met   and stakeholders are informed of progress

Develop and execute effective product demonstrations for internal and external stakeholders

Participate in code and design reviews to ensure   standards and   best practices are followed

Maintain   accurate   documentation of   requirements,   configurations, processes, and changes

Manage change control and documentation lifecycles   in strict adherence to   standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Identify   and manage risks associated with the systems, including technological risks, validation, and user acceptance

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What we expect of you

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

Master’s degree with 4 - 6 years of experience in   a   Technical Business Analys t role   OR

Bachelor’s degree with 6 - 8 years of experience in   a Technical Business Analyst role   OR

Diploma with 10 - 12 years of experience in   a Technical Business Analyst role

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills :

W riting   comprehensive functional and non-functional   requirements for development   and implementation   of   business   application s in a GxP regulated   environment

Project delivery following   Agile software development methodologies (Scrum)

Excellent communication skills and the ability to   interface with   senior leadership with confidence and clarity

Technical thought leadershi p and h ighly conversant in s oftware   engineering ,   system   architect ure and integrations , and data sciences   terminology

Good-to-Have Skills:

Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex challenges in   clinical development   with technology

Demonstrated   expertise   in a   clinical development   domain 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 the   latest generative AI   capabilities, including   building   agentic AI   workflows   and/or custom GPTs

Able to communicate technical or complex subject matters in business terms

Jira Align experience

Knowledge of Databricks and   AWS   cloud platforms

Experience with   Software-as-a-Service   application implementations   and 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.   Demonstrated   ability   in   effectively delegat ing   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   may   require you to   work   a later shift schedule. Candidates must be willing and able to work during   evening , as   required   based on business requirements.

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What you can expect of us

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 certifications,   trainings , mentorship, and career mobility.

A MGEN   Total 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 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