Career Category

Information Systems:

Job Description

Associate IS - Signal & Risk Management

Department Name: Digital, technology & Innovation

ABOUT AMGEN

Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role Description:

The Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will join a collaborative team implementing and supporting the next generation of safety platforms and supporting technologies. In this role, you will focus on solving and resolving daily issues related to processing of data and files related to adverse events across multiple systems for case transmissions. You'll collaborate with others to ensure smooth data flow and quickly address problems, using your analytical skills to keep systems running efficiently.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily data processes to identify and resolve issues where files are delayed or stuck.
• Tackle system and data reconciliation issues, collaborating with teams to resolve root causes and implement solutions.
• Work with various internal and external teams to address system dependencies and mitigate bottlenecks.
• Document and maintain records of recurring issues, proposed fixes, and preventive measures to improve process reliability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide updates and ensure visibility in issue resolution.
• Develop and refine dashboards or reports to track system performance and file flow metrics.
• Participate in regular team meetings to discuss challenges, insights, and recommendations for process improvement.
• Responsible for ensuring that data is adhering to the KCI metrics on a regular basis
• Develop and implement test plans, scripts to validate system updates, patches and new deployments
• Identify and document system bugs or discrepancies, collaborating with developers or vendors to resolve them.
• Perform regression testing to ensure updates or fixes do not negatively impact existing functionalities.
• Automate repetitive testing processes and improve testing efficiency.

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and 0 to 3 years of Life Science/Biotechnology/Pharmacology/Information Systems experience

OR

• Diploma and 4 to 7 years of Life Science/Biotechnology/Pharmacology/Information Systems experience

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve system-related issues.
• Experience with data transfer processes and tackle stuck or delayed data files.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies and quality assurance standard processes.
• Proficiency in working with data analysis and QA tools.
• Knowledge of writing SQL will be helpful

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Knowledge or some experience in database programming languages such as Oracle SQL and PL/SQL
• Some understanding of API integrations such as Mule Soft
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical clients
• Sharp learning agility, problem solving and analytical thinking
• Knowledgeable in SDLC, including requirements, design, testing, data analysis, change control
• Knowledgeable in reporting tools (e.g. Tableau)
• Experience with Signal platforms is a plus

Professional Certifications (please mention if the certification is preferred or mandatory for the role):

• 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 delegating 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 requires you to work a later shift and may be assigned a second or third shift schedule. Candidates must be willing and able to work during evening or night shifts, as required based on business requirements.

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 with 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 an accommodation.

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