Senior Business Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Evaluate intricate business processes within clinical research functions.

• Collect and convert stakeholder requirements into actionable documentation.

• Create use cases, user stories, and functional specifications.

• Analyze current workflows and design future processes.

• Suggest opportunities for process standardization and automation.

• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and assess implemented enhancements.

• Work in collaboration with technical teams on solution design and system implementations.

• Assist in the development of test plans and test cases, and validate implemented solutions.

• Produce training materials and user support documentation.

• Lead business analysis tasks for medium to large-scale projects.

• Oversee project scope, deliverables, work plans, timelines, and risks related to requirements.

• Foster stakeholder relationships and facilitate communication between business and technology teams.

• Present insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

• Guide junior business analysts and share best practices.

• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes in clinical research to identify innovation opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of experience in business analysis, including a minimum of 3 years in clinical research or the pharmaceutical sector.

• Proven experience in leading requirements-gathering and process improvement initiatives.

• Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes and workflows.

• Experience in implementing and configuring clinical systems, including EDC, CTMS, and eTMF.

• Familiarity with clinical research regulatory standards, including GCP, ICH, FDA, and EMA.

• Experience with both Agile and traditional software development methodologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, information systems, life sciences, or a related discipline.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Proficient in business process analysis, requirements management, and process improvement methodologies.

• Skilled in using JIRA, Confluence, and Visio.

• Knowledgeable in BPMN, UML, and flowcharting.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities in mentoring, project coordination, decision-making, and influencing without authority.

• Experience in clinical research, pharmaceutical, or other regulated environments.

• Patient-centered mindset with a keen attention to detail and commitment to regulatory compliance and quality standards.

• Preferred: CBAP, IIBA, or PMI-PBA certification.

• Preferred: Training in Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

• Preferred: Experience in implementing or optimizing clinical data management processes.

• Preferred: Experience in leading cross-functional teams and facilitating decision-making.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility.

• Growth opportunities.

• Continuous learning opportunities.

• Career paths and chances to expand skills across clinical research operations and technology integration.