Business Analyst - Information Technology Management

Overview

LabConnect improves lives by partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and clinical research organizations (CROs) to accelerate the development of new medicines around the world.

We are an independent, global, one-stop-shop focused on delivering Central Laboratory Services that are tailor-made, timely and flexible to meet the evolving study demands of traditional to increasingly complex trials. Additionally, we provide Functional Service Provider (FSP) Solutions, supporting our clients with scientific and technical expertise, acting as an extension of their team, coordinating all laboratory related needs, advising on strategies for lab data collection and providing end-to-end analytical and logistical solutions. 

Summary

As part of our elite team, you will play a pivotal role in the system development cycle and consult with end users to evaluate business requirements into design specifications. You will work with all levels of the business, ensuring IT deliverables align with business requirements, with measurable results. There's never been a more exciting time to work in the pharmaceutical industry where performance and innovation can fuel your life's best work. The successful applicant will serve as the liaison between end users and IT department.

Responsibilities

• Gather intelligence from end users and management about needs and future growth.
• Evaluate business requirements and prepare the detailed functional and technical specifications that follow project guidelines
• Work closely with developers and quality assurance to ensure requirements and design are completely understood
• Communicate design to all stakeholders and varying levels of the organization
• Act as the liaison between business, developers, and project management groups
• Present and evaluate design solutions objectively and facilitate conflict resolution
• Work closely with business teams to strategize solutions that support long term business objectives
• Ensure IT deliverables align with business requirements with measurable results
• Collaborate with QA team to ensure testing efforts align with system deliveries and business processes
• Collects information to analyze and evaluate existing or proposed systems.
• Prepares detailed flow charts and diagrams outlining systems capabilities and processes.
• Writes and maintains system documentation.
• Maintains confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed by the network.
• Preferred experience with data/BI analysis and/or ERP
• Performs other related duties and tasks as necessary or as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in Systems Analysis or IT Development
• 5+ years of experience in all phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• 5+ years of experience translating business requirements into a detailed system specification
•  5+ years of experience mapping data from web services or database to user interface
• Proficiency with MS Project, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical trials experience.
• Experience with data/BI analysis and/or ERP.
• Experience working with test plans and test cases.
• Experience working in an Agile environment or familiarity with Agile methodology.
• Some supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.

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Some of the Perks our LabConnectors Love:

• Financial Security (base pay, 401k match and annual bonus eligibility)
• Health Benefits beginning on date of hire
• PTO plan plus 10 Paid Company Holidays and 1 day to Volunteer in your community
• Short and Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D
• We celebrate our differences, which enrich our Culture