Platform Business Analyst

Hybrid in United States of America: Gaithersburg

Business Analysis

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We are seeking an experienced Platform Business Analyst with a strong background in Biology and hands-on experience in Drug Discovery projects.

The successful candidate will join the APD platform team, focusing on Biologics Process Development (BPD). This role requires close collaboration with scientific business stakeholders, acting as the IT liaison to support and enhance drug discovery processes.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor business analysts within the APD platform, focusing on BPD initiatives
Collaborate with scientists and stakeholders to understand business needs, objectives, and challenges in biologics process development
Conduct stakeholder interviews, build strong relationships with scientific teams, and act as a trusted IT partner
Facilitate workshops, meetings, and interviews to elicit, analyse, and document business and scientific requirements
Translate scientific and business requirements into functional specifications for technical teams
Oversee the development of business cases, process maps, and workflow diagrams specific to drug discovery and biologics
Ensure requirements are clearly communicated, understood, and agreed upon by all stakeholders
Manage requirements traceability throughout the project lifecycle
Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend technology solutions to support scientific objectives
Support project managers in planning, execution, and delivery of platform projects
Conduct gap analysis, impact assessments, and feasibility studies related to drug discovery processes
Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and documentation to stakeholders and senior management
Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in pharmaceuticals and biologics

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related life sciences field (Master’s preferred)
Hands-on practical experience running Drug Discovery projects related to Biology
5+ years of experience in business analysis, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency in business analysis tools and methodologies (e.g., BPMN, UML, Agile, Waterfall)
Experience with requirements management, process modelling, and solution design in scientific environments
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA) is a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication
Strong analytical and critical thinking
Team leadership and mentoring
Stakeholder engagement, especially with scientific teams
Project management support
Adaptability and continuous learning

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