Associate Scientific Business Analyst – Biological Studies (LIMS)

India - Hyderabad

JOB ID: R-248530 LOCATION: India - Hyderabad WORK LOCATION TYPE: On Site DATE POSTED: Jul. 16, 2026 CATEGORY: Information Systems

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Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s 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, you’ll 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, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Associate Scientific Business Analyst – Biological Studies (LIMS)

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be working closely with Amgen Research partners and Technology peers to ensure that the technology/ data needs for drug discovery research are translated into technical requirements for solution implementation. The role leverages scientific 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 enables 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 Systems.

Function as a Scientific Business Systems Analyst within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) product team

Serve as a liaison between global Research Informatics functional areas and global research scientists, prioritizing their needs and expectations

Handle a suite of custom internal platforms, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software, and systems integrations

Lead the technology ecosystem for in vivo study data management and ensure that the platform meets their requirements for data analysis and data integrity

Translate complex scientific and technological needs into clear, actionable requirements for development teams

Develop and maintain a product roadmap that clearly outlines the planned features and enhancements, timelines, and breakthroughs

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

Develop documentations, communication plans and training plans for end users

Ensure scientific data operations are scoped into building Research-wide Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning capabilities

Ensure operational excellence, cybersecurity and compliance.

Collaborate with geographically dispersed teams, including those in the US and other international locations.

Develop a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. You will join a multi-functional team of scientists and software professionals that enables technology and data capabilities to evaluate drug candidates and assess their abilities to affect the biology of drug targets. This team implements LIMS platforms that enable the capture, analysis, storage, and report of pre-clinical and clinical studies as well as those that manage biological sample banks. You will collaborate with Product Owners and developers to maintain an efficient and consistent process, ensuring quality deliverables from the team. You will implement and manage scientific software platforms across the research informatics ecosystem, and provide technical support, training, and infrastructure management, and ensure it meets the needs of our Amgen Research community.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 to 6 years of experience in Life Sciences, Computer Science, IT, Computational Chemistry/Cheminformatics, Computational Biology/Bioinformatics or related field

Demonstrated expertise in a scientific domain area and related technology needs

Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex challenges in drug discovery with technology and data

Experience with writing user requirements and acceptance criteria in agile project management systems such as JIRA

Experience in configuration and administration of LIMS platforms such as STARLIMS, Watson LIMS, LabVantage, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ years of experience in implementing and supporting LIMS platforms

Experience in the implementation of scientific software platforms, Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), or Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

Experience handling GxP data and system validation, and knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting laboratory data (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GLP, GCP)

Knowledge of bioanalytical workflows and/or biospecimen management

Experience in AI and machine learning for drug discovery research and preclinical development

Experience with cloud (e.g. AWS) and on-premise infrastructure

In-depth knowledge of Agile processes and principles for coordinated solutions and teams via SAFe

Knowledge of business analysis best practices, DevOps, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Delivery methodology

Professional Certifications:

SAFe for Teams certification (preferred)

Soft Skills:

Able to work under minimal supervision

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

What you can expect of 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, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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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.

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