Specialist IS Business Systems Analyst at Amgen

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 600 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 IS Business Systems Analyst

LIVEWHAT YOU WILL DO

In this role, you will operate at the intersection of platform analytics, data engineering, and business insight, supporting Amgen’s enterprise Product & Portfolio Management (PPM) platform (Planisware).

This position is designed for a hands-on data practitioner who can both execute analytics work and inform the long-term data strategy for the platform. You will work closely with platform owners, data engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure that Planisware data is trusted, scalable, and actionable.

You will play a key role in enabling enterprise decision-making across portfolio planning, resource management, and forecasting, helping translate complex platform data into meaningful insights.

Responsibilities: Own and deliver platform analytics use cases

• Develop dashboards, datasets, and analytical outputs to support portfolio and resource decision-making

• Translate business questions into structured data solutions

Shape and evolve the Planisware data model

• Understand and influence core data structures (projects, resources, financials, timelines)

• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities to improve data design and usability

Partner with data engineering and platform teams

• Collaborate on data pipelines, ingestion patterns, and transformations (e.g., EDF, Databricks)

• Ensure alignment between source system (Planisware) and downstream analytics layers

Drive data quality and governance

• Define and monitor data quality rules, lineage, and consistency across integrations

• Support governance forums with data insights and recommendations

Enable scalable analytics architecture

• Contribute to building reusable data models, semantic layers, and reporting patterns

• Support integration of Planisware data into enterprise analytics ecosystems

Support platform evolution

• Provide data-driven input into platform roadmap, enhancements, and new capabilities

• Act as a bridge between business needs and technical implementation

WINWHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is strong data practitioner with both execution and design mindset.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree OR

• Master’s degree & 2 years of Information Systems experience OR

• Bachelor’s degree & 4 years of Information Systems experience OR

• Associate’s degree & 10 years of Information Systems experience OR

• High school diploma/GED & 12 years of Information Systems experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or Life Sciences.

• Experience with COTS applications and knowledge of the life sciences or biotech/pharma industry.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to understand business domains and translate requirements into technical solutions.

• Familiarity with Planisware, SQL, data analysis, and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau).

• Understanding of software development lifecycles (Agile, SCRUM, DevOps, Waterfall).

• Project management or business analysis experience in a global, cross-functional environment.

THRIVE

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT OF US:

• Vast opportunities to learn, develop, and move up and across our global organization.

• A 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.

APPLY NOWObjects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.CAREERS.AMGEN.COMEQUAL 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.

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