Senior Associate Information Systems Analyst

Career Category
Information Systems
Job Description
Join our team at
AMGEN Capability Center Portugal
, consistently recognized among the top companies in the Best WorkplacesTM ranking by Great Place to Work® in Portugal. In **, we were once again distinguished as one of the top Best Workplaces in the country (category * 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 Associate Information Systems Analyst
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?
Live
What you will do
As a
Senior Associate Information Systems Analyst
,
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.
As a Senior Associate IS Analyst at Amgen, you will support testing and validation activities for Clinical study Planning & startup product team‐owned computerized systems, with a focus on GxP‐regulated environments. This role will execute manual & automated testing, support Risk‐Based Validation (RBV) activities, and collaborate with IS Analysts, Product Owners, Developers, and Quality partners to ensure systems meet regulatory, quality, and business requirements.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Execute manual & automated functional, integration, and regression testing for GxP computerized systems.
Support Risk‐Based Validation (RBV) by executing test scenarios aligned to system risk and criticality.
Create, execute, and maintain test cases, test scripts, and validation evidence in accordance with Amgen SOPs.
Log, track, re‐test, and support resolution of defects using standard tools (e.g., JIRA, Veeva Validation Management(VVM), ALM).
Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with business and quality stakeholders.
Maintain compliant testing documentation to support audit and inspection readiness.
Collaborate with IS Analysts, developers, product owners, and quality partners to support Agile delivery and continuous improvement.
Win
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:
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline
OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
1–3 years of experience in software testing, or quality‐related roles.
Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing fundamentals.
Experience working in Agile or hybrid Agile environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience testing GxP‐regulated computerized systems (e.g., clinical, quality, regulatory, life sciences platforms).
Familiarity with Risk‐Based Validation (RBV) and Computer Software Assurance (CSA) concepts.
Exposure to validation artifacts such as:
Test plans and test scripts
Validation summaries
Traceability documentation
Experience using testing or defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, VVM, ALM).
Strong attention to detail with a focus on documentation quality and compliance.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
Thrive
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 i