Specialist IS Bus Sys Analyst, Anaplan

Role Description:

The Specialist IS Bus Sys Analyst, Anaplan will bridge business analysis and platform development responsibilities, playing a critical role in translating business requirements into functional Anaplan models. Operating within a DevOps environment, this role encompasses user story creation, test case design, hands-on model building, and the development of Proof of Concepts (POCs) for scalable, high-quality solutions.You will collaborate with Product Teams and developers to maintain an efficient and consistent process, ensuring quality deliverables from the team. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Product Teams and System Architects to understand business strategy, needs, and pain points.

• Convert Epics into Features and granular User Stories with clear Acceptance Criteria and Definition of Done.

• Translate user stories into functional Anaplan model designs, ensuring alignment with best practices and Amgen architectural standards.

• Develop and maintain Anaplan modules, dashboards, and integrations.

• Create and validate proof-of-concepts (POCs) to test assumptions, validate solutions, or propose new features.

• Maintain up-to-date documentation of Anaplan model architecture, business logic, data integrations, and process configurations.

• Produce end-user guides, functional specs, and technical documentation to support user enablement and change management.

• Conduct impactful demos of Anaplan features internally to Product Teams and stakeholders.

• Identify opportunities to improve existing Anaplan models and processes.

• Stay current with Anaplan releases, features, and community best practices; proactively recommend enhancements.

• Support the scaling of Anaplan across business units through templated solutions and reusable components.

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

[GCF Level 5A]

• Doctorate Degree OR

• 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:

• 4+ years experience with any planning software systems i.e.; Anaplan, Hyperion, IBM TM1, IBM EP

• Programming experience in at least one modern language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, R, etc.) for scripting, data transformation, or integration.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex challenges with technology

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

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Experience in managing product features for PI planning and developing product roadmaps and user journeys

• Familiarity with low-code, no-code test automation software

• Able to communicate technical or complex subject matters in business terms

• Experience in Agile/Scrum and DevOps environments.

Professional Certifications:

• Anaplan Certified Solution Architect (required)

• Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, etc.) (preferred)

• Databricks certifications (Data Engineer Professional) (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