Validation Engineer, R&D Precision Medicine Team - Remote Eligible
Amgen
Validation Engineer, R&D Precision Medicine Team
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
The Validation Engineer is responsible for planning and executing the testing activities for software applications and solutions that meet business needs and ensuring the availability of critical systems and applications. This role is for a senior tester with experience testing data management solutions and data analytics products, and with experience with designing and executing testing for GxP validated systems. The role involves working closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to test high-quality, scalable software solutions.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Participate in requirement discussions in order to create test scripts.
- Build test scripts per implementation project plan by working with various members of the product team and business partners.
- Conduct informal and formal testing, consolidate all the findings and coordinate with developer(s) and business partners to resolve all the issues
- Perform regression testing to verify the changes do not negatively impact existing system functionality
- Communicate potential risks and contingency plans with project management to ensure process compliance with all regulatory and Amgen procedural requirements
- Identify and resolve technical challenges/bugs effectively
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and QA, to deliver high-quality software on time
- Support the creating and implementation of automated testing frameworks to improve efficiency and consistency
Basic Qualifications:
- Master’s degree with 1 to 3 years of experience in Computer Science, IT or related field OR
- Bachelor’s degree with 3 to 5 years of experience in Computer Science, IT or related field
Must-Have Skills:
- 3 years experience in a testing role
- Knowledge of GxP software validation processes
- Experience with test management in Jira and test automation practices
- Expert SQL skills for data profiling and creation of test data
- Strong experience testing analytics and data platforms
- Good problem-solving skills - identifying and fixing bugs, adapting to changes
- Excellent communication skills - explaining design decisions, collaborating with teams
- Experienced in Agile methodology
Good-to-Have Skills:
- Experience in Risk-based Approach to Change Management of Validated GxP Systems
- Experience with cloud-based technologies
Professional Certifications:
- SAFE for Teams certification (Preferred)
Soft Skills:
- 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
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.