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SII Group USA

Business Analyst

San Jose, CA · On-site

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SII Group USA

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Fremont, CA · On-site

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Business Analyst

Sonoma, CA · On-site

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SII Group USA

Business Analyst

San Mateo, CA · On-site

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SII Group USA

Business Analyst

San Francisco, CA · On-site

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Business Analyst

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

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fme Life Sciences

Senior Business Analyst - Life Sciences

$94K - $122K/yr

In the Senior Business Analyst - Life Sciences role at fme Life Sciences, you will drive project management and business analysis activities for Life Sciences projects. You will lead and manage ...

Scientific Games

Business Analyst

Cleveland, OH

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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for contractual life science business analyst in the United States is $47.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35.58 and $59.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual Life Science Business Analyst vs Clinical Data Analyst?

AspectContractual Life Science Business AnalystClinical Data Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Life Sciences, Business, or related; certifications like CBAP or PMI-PBABachelor's in Life Sciences, Health Informatics, or related; certifications like CDMP or SAS
Work EnvironmentPharmaceutical or biotech companies, consulting firms, contract rolesHospitals, clinical research organizations, pharmaceutical companies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in life sciences projects, often on a contractual basisUsed in clinical trials, data management, and regulatory submissions

The Contractual Life Science Business Analyst focuses on analyzing business needs within the life sciences industry, often working on contract projects, while the Clinical Data Analyst specializes in managing and analyzing clinical trial data. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds but differ in their specific focus and work environment.

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Business Analyst - Life Science

Chicago, IL • On-site

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$88K - $135K/yr

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Job description

As a Business Analyst, you will make an impact by driving business transformation initiatives, optimizing processes, and delivering technology solutions that improve operational efficiency and business outcomes. You will be a valued member of the Business Transformation team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, product owners, technology teams, project managers, and executive leadership to translate business needs into scalable solutions.
In this role, you will:
  • Lead and mentor a team of Business Analysts, promoting best practices in requirements gathering, process improvement, Agile delivery, and stakeholder management.
  • Partner with business and technology stakeholders to define business requirements, prioritize initiatives, and deliver strategic solutions aligned with organizational goals.
  • Drive business transformation and process optimization efforts across functions such as Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS).
  • Facilitate workshops, discovery sessions, and requirement validation activities to ensure successful solution design and delivery.
  • Analyze business data, develop insights, and support data-driven decision-making through reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system integrations, digital transformation initiatives, and AI-enabled solutions.
  • Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT), change management activities, and end-user training to ensure successful adoption of new processes and technologies.
  • Support Agile delivery teams by managing backlogs, refining requirements, and participating in Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe ceremonies.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs to measure business performance, process effectiveness, and project success.
  • Identify opportunities for automation, innovation, and continuous improvement across business processes.

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 requiring attendance at a client or Cognizant office in Chicago, IL. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
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
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in Business Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Product Management, Project Management, or related disciplines.
  • Experience leading teams of Business Analysts and managing complex, cross-functional initiatives.
  • Strong expertise in requirements elicitation, process mapping, stakeholder management, and solution delivery.
  • Experience working in Agile environments, including Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe methodologies.
  • Demonstrated experience partnering with business and technical teams to implement enterprise technology solutions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to leverage data to support business decisions.
  • Experience supporting system integrations, APIs, data platforms, or enterprise applications.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship management skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes.

These will help you stand out
  • Experience implementing AI-powered solutions, automation initiatives, or conversational AI technologies.
  • Knowledge of business intelligence and analytics tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
  • Experience with tools including Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, Visio, SQL, Elasticsearch, Kafka, or related platforms.
  • Experience working within healthcare, pharmaceutical, technology, environmental services, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries.
  • Exposure to product ownership, product strategy, and end-to-end product lifecycle management.
  • Experience establishing Business Analysis Centers of Excellence (BACOE) or business process governance frameworks.
  • Relevant certifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, PMP, Scrum Master, Product Owner, or SAFe certifications.

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.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until August 26, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $88,000 - $135,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] for roles based in the Americas or [email protected] for roles based in India.

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