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Principal Software Engineer, Anaplan Lead

A leading independent biotechnology company pioneering innovative human therapeutics since 1980.
Ontario, Canada
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Principal Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
Healthcare · Biotech

Description For Principal Software Engineer, Anaplan Lead

Amgen, a leading biotechnology company since 1980, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead their Anaplan initiatives. This role combines technical leadership with business process optimization, requiring expertise in both software engineering and financial planning systems. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while making a meaningful impact in healthcare and biotechnology.

The role involves leading complex software projects, designing and maintaining Anaplan models for various business functions, and ensuring seamless integration with enterprise systems. You'll oversee a team of model builders while working closely with stakeholders across finance, supply chain, and HR departments. The position requires strong technical skills in SaaS platforms, programming, and cloud technologies, combined with business acumen and leadership capabilities.

Amgen offers an exceptional benefits package including comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans with company contributions, stock incentives, and flexible work arrangements. The company's mission-driven culture focuses on serving patients with serious illnesses, making this an opportunity to contribute to meaningful healthcare innovations while advancing your career in a supportive, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical expertise, leadership experience, and business process knowledge, with mandatory Anaplan certification and preferably experience in healthcare or biotechnology sectors. This remote position offers the flexibility of working from Ontario, Canada, while being part of a global organization at the forefront of biotechnology innovation.

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Responsibilities For Principal Software Engineer, Anaplan Lead

  • Take ownership of complex software projects from conception to deployment
  • Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of Anaplan models
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to analyze requirements
  • Oversee a team of Anaplan model builders
  • Define and enforce Anaplan modeling best practices
  • Ensure integration between Anaplan and other enterprise systems
  • Support change management and training efforts
  • Monitor platform performance and usage metrics
  • Develop roadmaps and continuous improvement strategies

Requirements For Principal Software Engineer, Anaplan Lead

Python
  • Bachelor's degree and 6 years of Computer Science/IT experience (or equivalent combinations)
  • Experience in implementation and management of integrated SaaS platforms
  • Experience in business requirement gathering
  • Experience with writing user requirements in agile systems like JIRA
  • Experience building and tracking budgets and forecasts
  • Anaplan Certified Model Builder (mandatory)
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Experience with Python or other programming languages
  • Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Benefits For Principal Software Engineer, Anaplan Lead

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package
  • Retirement and Savings Plan with company contributions
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Annual bonus program
  • Stock-based long-term incentives
  • Award-winning time-off plans
  • Flexible work arrangements

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