Parexel

Business Operations Analyst

Parexel

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Cambridge • Massachusetts • Pennsylvania • United States

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ERP

About the role

  • Support Clinical Operations through contract management, financial planning, and data analysis
  • Serve as a key liaison between FP&A, Procurement, Suppliers, Clinical Operations, and Vendor Management teams
  • Partner with FP&A, Procurement, Suppliers, and Clinical Operations for contract and purchase order management
  • Collaborate with Clinical Portfolio Management Vendor Management to manage contracts and purchase orders
  • Support budget development, forecasting, and long-term planning activities
  • Generate variance analyses for projects, identifying trends and potential issues
  • Provide decision-making support through data-driven insights and recommendations
  • Develop forecasting models and scenario planning tools
  • Create and distribute regular reports including FTE reporting and financial variance reports
  • Ensure reporting accuracy and timeliness to support business decisions
  • Lead or contribute to data mapping projects and maintain data integrity across systems
  • Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within Clinical Business Operations

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • 4+ years of experience in business operations, financial analysis, or related role
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
  • Experience with contract management and procurement processes
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments
  • Experience in clinical research or pharmaceutical industry
  • Knowledge of FSP engagement models
  • Experience with ERP systems and financial planning software
  • Project management experience
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros)
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysiscontract managementprocurement processesdata analysisforecasting modelsscenario planning toolsvariance analysisproject managementadvanced Excel skillsfinancial reporting
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detaileffective communicationinterpersonal skillscollaborative workdecision-making supportprocess automationcontinuous improvementdata integrity