Business Analyst - SAP PPM

at  USDM Life Sciences

ABOUT USDM

USDM Life Sciences is a premier consulting company with 20+ years of experience assisting heavily regulated biotech, medical device, and pharmaceutical companies with their GxP technologies to accelerate growth. Our deep domain knowledge and technology expertise in life sciences business processes are what sets us apart. From strategy to implementation and adoption, we have delivered thousands of GxP projects globally.
As part of the USDM team, you have the opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies through our many partnerships with companies like Microsoft, Google, Oracle, DocuSign, Box, and many more. From molecule to market, you will help connect technology, people, and data in new ways to generate real-time insights to improve business outcomes for USDM’s clients. Are you ready to make an impact and drive real digital transformation in life sciences?
Founded in Santa Barbara in 1999, USDM has grown to a progressive, global company with 300+ remote employees and offices throughout the US, Canada, and Germany.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB

USDM is looking for a strong Business Analyst with SAP PPM (Porfolio and Project Management) module experience.This will include gathering, understanding and documenting business objectives, specifications and requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years’ experience in applying information systems solutions to business problems.
• 5 + years of experience with some experience with Life Science OR Pharmaceutical domain.
• Experience gathering, documenting, communicating and managing requirements through project lifecycle.
• At least 3 years of direct experience with regulated systems and documentation.
• Ability to work expeditiously in an ambiguous and aggressive schedule.
• Ability to translate requirements from business processes.
• Solid knowledge of the application development process.
• Strong communication skills (verbal/written/listening).
• Sense of urgency with strong follow-up skills.
• Detailed oriented and able to work within a team setting.

Education & Certifications

• Undergraduate degree, Master’s degree preferred or relevant work experience in systems or business.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. USDM Life Sciences reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze and communicate in sometimes difficult data gathering sessions with project team and all levels of project stakeholders and management.
• Define, design, and document business flows and processes on various sized projects.
• Define and articulate business rules required for data accuracy and consistency.
• Identify and resolve data quality issues.
• Act as the primary contact for the data management process between IT developers and the business.
• Identify, analyze, propose and document appropriate solutions for problems and issues that may impact the project.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Disseminate information in a timely manner within the team and across functions or teams.
• Provide cross-functional and business knowledge to develop business system and process alternatives.
• Train others as appropriate on specific area of business or systems expertise.