Business Analyst - Pharma Research IT - GForce Life Sciences : Job Details

Job Title: Business Analyst – Pharma Research IT

12 month contract

Hybrid in Lexington, MA

Must be able to work on a W2

Job Summary:

In the scope of a Research Digital program in the Boston area, we are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Business Analyst to support our pharmaceutical Research division in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of critical research systems such as ELN, SDMS, and research databases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business analysis within a pharmaceutical Research environment and a deep understanding of scientific workflows and data management needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Requirements Gathering & Analysis: Work closely with Research scientists, IT teams, and other stakeholders to gather and analyze business and technical requirements. Conduct interviews, workshops, and observations to understand scientific workflows and data needs, and translate insights into clear, actionable User Requirement Specifications.
• System Evaluation & Selection: Support the evaluation and selection of Research systems such as Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN), Scientific Data Management Systems (SDMS), and research databases. Conduct market research, prepare and manage RFPs, assess vendor capabilities (including internal suppliers), and perform fit-gap analyses to ensure selected solutions align with business and scientific requirements.
• Implementation Support: Collaborate with project managers, system engineers, and validation teams to ensure business requirements are accurately translated into digital solutions. Support development and execution of test cases, facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT), and ensure the final product meets user expectations and regulatory standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a key liaison between scientific users, IT, and external vendors. Ensure clear and continuous communication throughout the project lifecycle by organizing and leading stakeholder meetings, gathering feedback, and keeping all parties informed and engaged.
• Documentation & Training: Produce comprehensive documentation, including user stories, process flows, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials. Support training sessions and change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption and effective use of new systems by end users.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline. A complementary background in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Business Analysis is highly desirable.
• Experience: Minimum of five years of experience as a Business Analyst, with at least three years spent working within a pharmaceutical Research environment. Demonstrated experience in the selection and implementation of systems such as ELN, SDMS, IMS, or research databases is essential. Familiarity with FAIR data principles and related IT implementations in drug discovery is expected.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, proficiency in business analysis methodology, and comfort working with cross-functional teams based in the US and EU. Solid understanding of scientific workflows and data management practices is critical.
• Languages: Fluency in English, both written and spoken, to ensure effective communication across global teams and with external partners.