Business Process Analyst 3

Title: Business Process Analyst Location: 100% Remote Duration: 8+ months The Sr Business Analyst Regulatory is a key facilitator that works closely with business and product managers, and IT teams to deliver technology solutions that add business value. As an integral team member of the Regulatory Business Systems team, the Sr Business Analyst leads both the effort of defining business requirements and ensuring those requirements are accurately developed. This role acts as the bridge between Regulatory Business teams and IT, is accountable for business requirements, business architecture and process mapping and is responsible for driving necessary business communication. The incumbent is also responsible for forging strong relationships with business owners, product managers and IT. Critical to the success in this role, is the ability to understand and articulate user needs, innovations and trends in technology and to develop business requirements for the development.

This position works with limited direction but will be highly aligned to Regulatory Product Managers. Specific duties include but not limited to: Interface with Regulatory Business teams to determine functional and technology requirements that support organizational business goals, documenting those requirements, and working with Product Managers, Project Managers, and IT to deliver business technology solutions. Acts as liaison between business and IT for assigned projects. Assists review of business case documents, project plans and schedules to ensure it is accurate and valid to required business needs Facilitate sessions with all relevant stakeholders to drive clarity and agreement on requirements. In partnership with IT and Regulatory business stakeholders, evaluate alternative solutions to meet business requirements and align to IT strategies, utilizing proven tools/methodologies to facilitate build/buy decisions. Partner across RAQA to translate and evangelize business needs/strategies into solutions that interoperate, create efficiencies, provide the highest level of customer experience, and drive improved utilization of self-service/automation by internal and/or external users. Analysis and recommendation of innovative solutions to improve efficiency and quality of process, increase productivity, availability, and performance to aid in long term strategic and operational goals. Documentation of requirements, test case oversight and change management procedures from a business owner perspective for existing mission critical systems & applications ensuring change meets (or exceeds) business objectives Responsible for the overall planning, execution, and success of complex projects. Collaborate within cross-functional teams to deliver and maintain best-in-class solutions. Develops and describes a sufficiently deep and comprehensive understanding of both, the business processes/objectives/outcomes and technology solutions and uses that knowledge to propose and guide business improvements Collaborate and continuously develop strong and productive working relationships with members of the RAQA teams. Provides expert consultation for business projects that often integrate new technology and/or carry out organization-wide operational and technology functions. Reviews, updates and develops documentation including but not limited to: requirements, process workflows, user stories, use cases, data mapping/validations, business rules, scripts, and procedures for future reference or use. Responsible for consistency, clarity, and quality in all documentation and other artifacts by reviewing, validating, editing, rewriting, and authoring as necessary.

Performs other duties as assigned. Experience: Required: 7 years related experience that includes increasing levels of responsibility in gathering and defining requirements, analyzing/mapping business processes, supporting the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of solutions, services, products, and applications Required: 7 years' experience required working in Regulatory space as a Business analyst with Veeva RIM, RIMSYS, Regdesk or other Regulatory applications. Preferred: Experience working in other ERPs, Trackwise, MES systems etc. Skills and Requirements: Active and successful team lead/participant capable of motivating others within a non-direct reporting structure to execute change. Outstanding analytical skills and proven track record of utilizing team based approach to quickly and accurately resolve system/solution issues. Strong knowledge of business information technology best practices. Strong business analysis, and project management skills. Strong communication and writing skills on a business and technical level. Demonstrated skills in solution development and implementation from a business owner perspective. Strong skills in documentation for business and technology user audiences. Strong technical background and ability to effectively balance multiple priorities. Strong understanding of system development, IT and business process and their inter-relationship. Understanding of the Standards Development Life Cycle AND Software Development Life Cycle desired. Demonstrated collaborative and consensus building strengths. Proven creative problem solver with ability to work effectively in a hyper-changing environment.