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Senior Business Analyst / Data Analyst Enterprise Programs & Platforms

BioSpace, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


Amgen is a global biotechnology company focused on improving the health of patients worldwide.

Senior Business Analyst / Data Analyst - Enterprise Programs & Platforms
What You Will Do
Provide strategic financial, business, and data analysis support to the Enterprise Programs and Platforms team, partnering with Program Leads, Project Managers, and other stakeholders to manage financial planning, portfolio visibility, and data‑informed decision making.

Serve as a key financial analyst supporting Enterprise Programs and Platforms, ensuring consistent financial oversight across strategic initiatives.

Partner with stakeholders to align on financial reporting, forecasting cycles, budgeting processes, and cost control standards.

Manage and track program budgets, forecasts, actuals, accruals, and financial performance at the program and portfolio levels.

Conduct financial data analysis to evaluate budget variance, trends, and funding risks, and synthesize findings into actionable insights.

Support operational metrics and reporting for strategic initiatives.

Support business analysis and project management activities for small to medium‑scale projects by gathering requirements, documenting workflows, and identifying financial and operational impacts.

Contribute to program health assessments by integrating financial data with project delivery metrics.

Develop and maintain reporting dashboards using tools like Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or equivalent platforms to provide visibility across project status, financial health, and key performance indicators.

Participate in monthly and quarterly financial close, budgeting, and resource planning processes in collaboration with Finance and Procurement.

Ensure adherence to financial governance practices, cost standards, and investment oversight processes.

Support light project management tasks, including milestone tracking, risk management coordination, and stakeholder engagement.

Facilitate status reporting and coordination across programs, portfolios, and financial stakeholders.

Assist in ad hoc analyses, scenario modeling, and business case development for proposed initiatives or changes.

What We Expect Of You
We seek a financially fluent, analytically strong, and collaborative team member with the following qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate degree and 2 years of Scientific and/or IT Operations and/or Business experience.

Masters degree and 4 years of Scientific and/or IT Operations and/or Business experience.

Bachelors degree and 6 years of Scientific and/or IT Operations and/or Business experience.

Associates degree and 10 years of Scientific and/or IT Operations and/or Business experience.

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Scientific and/or IT Operations and/or Business experience.

Preferred Qualifications

6+ years of combined experience in business analysis, data analytics, or financial management, preferably within regulated industries.

Proven success supporting program or portfolio‑level financial oversight in a matrixed environment.

Strong financial acumen, with experience in cost forecasting, budget variance analysis, and accrual management.

Experience creating data visualizations and reports using Power BI, Tableau, or Excel.

Familiarity with financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, or PPM tools like Smartsheet or ServiceNow.

Demonstrated business analysis capability, including requirements gathering, stakeholder alignment, and documentation.

Exposure to project management practices, with the ability to support delivery teams with tracking, planning, and status reporting.

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills for collaboration across Finance, PMO, and business units.

Understanding of portfolio finance principles and ability to align with best practices.

PMP, PMI‑PBA, or related certifications are a plus.

What You Can Expect Of Us
Amgen offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career development, including:

A comprehensive employee benefits package with retirement and savings plans, group medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

A discretionary annual bonus program or, for field sales representatives, a sales‑based incentive plan.

Stock‑based long‑term incentives.

Award‑winning time‑off plans.

Flexible work models where applicable.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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. Contact us to request accommodation.

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