Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions
Analyze system specifications and use analysis / diagramming tools to represent business / technical processes
Lead the analysis and business requirements gathering to develop detailed functional requirements, clearly stating the project scope
Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications, ensuring clarity and feasibility
Work closely with technical teams to design and implement IT solutions that address business needs and requirements
Work closely with business stakeholders and provide project management and business process analysis expertise while delivering support to the business
Conduct thorough testing and validation of solutions to ensure alignment with business requirements and quality standards
Review test plans for regression and system execution
Responsible for User Acceptance test plan creation when required
Manage change communication and coordinate end-user training for system implementations
Assist in portfolio activities and the creation of templates, process improvement, and framework for the Business Analyst team
Provide guidance and support to junior business analysts and team members as needed.
Contribute to the development and refinement of methodologies, tools, and processes to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of business analysis activities
Requirements
5+ years of experience in business analysis or a related field
Experience with Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical industry
Bachelor’s degree in Business Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or equivalent
Strong understanding of business analysis principles, methodologies, and best practices
Proficiency in gathering and documenting business requirements, process modeling, and technical specification writing
Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies
Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and influence at different levels within the organization as well as collaborate with cross-functional business partners and technical teams
Attention to detail with the ability to analyze and solve complex problems as well as provide documentation, guidance, and instruction to users
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with a high degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to proactively plan, organize, and deliver with limited oversight, prioritize, and quickly adapt to changing situations
Experience with HRIS, CLM, SharePoint, Salesforce, Veeva Vault, CRM, Tableau, and Smartsheet is highly desirable.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
business analysisrequirements gatheringprocess modelingtechnical specification writingsoftware development lifecycle (SDLC)agile methodologiestesting and validationUser Acceptance testingproject managementmethodologies
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal skillsnegotiation skillsself-motivationorganizational skillsattention to detailadaptability