Sr. Validation Engineer - Clinical Computation Platform
Amgen
Career Category
Information SystemsJob Description
Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
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.
What you will do
Role Description:
The Sr. Validation Engineer – Clinical Computation Platform will support the validation and operational management of clinical computation platforms at Amgen, ensuring the integrity and compliance of critical systems and data. This role involves collaboration with various Amgen teams to enhance and secure clinical operations
This role involves working closely with developers and business analysts to ensure that the technical requirements for upcoming development are thoroughly elaborated. 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. You will collaborate with Product Managers and developers to maintain an efficient and consistent process, ensuring quality deliverables from the team.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Develop detailed test plans and strategies based on project requirements and specifications
Perform manual and automated testing of software applications, including functional, regression, and performance testing
Document and report defects and issues identified during testing, and work with development teams to resolve them
Maintain detailed documentation of test/validation plans, test cases, and test results
Validate that test scenarios meet feature acceptance criteria and customer expectations
Maintain and ensure the quality of documented user stories/requirements in tools such as Jira
Provide experienced technical support in validation to meet objectives of quality, output and cost in developing, trouble shooting, standardizing and improving new and existing equipment
Prepare, execute, document, and report validation protocols in line with GxP’s and other regulatory requirements and standards
Assure that all validation test procedures are in line with current technology, corporate, and governmental regulations
Perform IQ, OQ, and PQ validation on processes, equipment, and systems in conjunction with suppliers as appropriate
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.
Basic Qualifications:
Master’s degree with 4 - 6 years of experience in Life Science/Biotechnology/Pharmacology/Information Systems experience OR
Bachelor’s degree with 6 - 8 years of experience in Life Science/Biotechnology/Pharmacology/Information Systems experience OR
Diploma with 10 - 12 years of experience in Life Science/Biotechnology/Pharmacology/Information Systems experience
Functional Skills:
Must-Have Skills:
Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex challenges in drug discovery with technology
Experience with Agile software development methodologies (Scrum)
Excellent communication skills and the ability to interface with senior leadership with confidence and clarity
Experience with validation solutions, including compliance and data integrity.
Good-to-Have Skills:
Familiarity with cloud validation (AWS / Azure / GCP).
Experience with validation solutions, including compliance and data integrity.
Able to communicate technical or complex subject matters in business terms
Jira Align experience
Professional Certifications
SAFe for Teams certification (preferred)
Soft Skills:
Able to work under minimal supervision
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting 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.
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.
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.
Apply now 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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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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 accommodation.