Business Analyst
About the role
As a Business Analyst, you will make an impact by driving digital transformation initiatives across pharmaceutical research and early discovery. You will serve as a strategic partner between research scientists, business stakeholders, product owners, and technology teams to translate scientific needs into innovative digital solutions that accelerate research outcomes.
In this role, you will:
- Lead requirements discovery workshops with scientists, research leaders, and business stakeholders to define digital R&D solutions.
- Analyze and document business processes, functional requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and product backlogs.
- Partner with Product Owners to define product roadmaps, prioritize features, and support Agile delivery activities.
- Evaluate scientific research workflows and identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and digital innovation.
- Facilitate collaboration across business, scientific, and technology teams to ensure successful solution delivery and user adoption.
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position. Location and onsite requirements will be determined based on client and project needs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
- 12+ years of experience in Business Analysis, Product Analysis, or related roles within Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical R&D, or Scientific Research.
- Strong understanding of one or more of the following areas: Drug Discovery, Early Research, Preclinical Development, Translational Research, Bioinformatics, Genomics, Proteomics, Biomarkers, Chemistry, Biology, or Scientific Data Management.
- Proven experience gathering business requirements and translating complex scientific needs into functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Hands-on experience with process mapping, gap analysis, stakeholder management, requirements traceability, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Experience working within Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery environments.
- Strong communication, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders.
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, or a related field.
These will help you stand out
- Experience supporting digital transformation programs within Pharmaceutical Research and Development organizations.
- Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a Life Sciences or related scientific discipline.
- Knowledge of laboratory informatics platforms, scientific data platforms, and research technologies.
- Certifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, Certified Product Owner, Scrum, Agile, or SAFe.
- Experience applying emerging technologies such as AI/ML, Generative AI, laboratory automation, knowledge graphs, or data products within Life Sciences research environments.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Über Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) i ist ein Technologiedienstleister und Entwickler von KI-Lösungen. Wir schlagen die Brücke zwischen KI-Investitionen und echtem unternehmerischem Mehrwert, indem wir ganzheitliche Full-Stack-KI-Lösungen für unsere Kunden entwickeln. Mit unserer fundierten Branchen-, Prozess- und Engineering-Expertise integrieren wir die spezifischen Anforderungen von Unternehmen passgenau in Technologiesysteme. So entfalten wir das menschliche Potenzial, erzielen greifbare Ergebnisse und sichern globalen Unternehmen in einer sich rasant wandelnden Welt den entscheidenden Vorsprung. Erfahren Sie mehr unter cognizant.ai oder @cognizant.
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