Business Analyst

Astek; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Business Analyst to bridge the gap between business needs and IT solutions. This role involves eliciting requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with GxP standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join a passionate team that values innovation and excellence while contributing to significant projects in the pharmaceutical sector. If you're ready to take on new challenges and grow professionally, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Personalized CARE plan for employees

Diversity & Inclusion Charter

Qualifications

• Experience in pharma supply chain processes is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coach others.

Responsibilities

• Act as an interface between business and IT to translate requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and ensure timely delivery of IT solutions.

Skills

Jira

AP ALM

Agile Methodology

Requirements Elicitation

UAT Authoring

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Experience in Pharmaceutical Industry

Knowledge of GxP Validation Processes

Tools

JIRA

ALM/Retina

Lucid Spark

Lucid Charts

Job description

Job Offer: Business Analyst

Location: Mississauga

Contract Duration: 8 months

Work Mode: Hybrid

Start Date: 26th May

Why Join Us?

Astek is a global leader in technology consulting. With 9,600 experts worldwide, we guide our clients through digital transformation by developing innovative solutions.

In Canada, we excel in IT and engineering. We collaborate with leading companies to tackle major technological challenges, putting innovation, collaboration, and excellence at the heart of our actions.

Join a passionate and committed team ready to bring your ideas to life.

About the Role

On behalf of our client in the Pharmaceutical industry, Astek Canada is seeking a motivated Business Analyst ready to take on new challenges.

Your Responsibilities

• Acts as an interface between business and IT functions to elicit business requirements and translate them to testable user stories to ensure functionality delivered satisfies the business need.
• Collaborate with IT Business Partners, Stakeholders, Product Owner and Development Team - Tester, Developer, IT Architects, Master Data Management, external Vendors.
• Analysis of user stories and solution proposals to both ensure optimal re-use of existing platform capabilities and identify gaps for enhancement.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current GxP requirements and documentation standards, with the ability to write validation-ready test scripts.
• Ensures delivery in line with Project and launch timelines of the IT solutions.
• Managing communications with multiple business units as well as internal IT cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrate ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy and able to explain complex concepts with clarity and simplicity.
• Explore opportunities and initiatives to grow professionally, in a self-assignment way and take additional responsibilities as appropriate.
• Displays skills and capabilities in the area of business partnering and/or product management.

Your Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Knowledge of pharma and/or cell & gene therapy supply chain processes, and project-based work experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus.
• Familiar with GxP validation processes and software development lifecycle.

Key Skills:

• Experience with AP ALM, Jira and Agile way of working/delivery.
• Experience with business/end-user applications – prior experience with health care provider portals a plus.
• Ability to understand complex business processes, with strong communication skills and the ability to coach others.
• Constantly looking for improvements in ways of working (Process/tools/organisation) and works independently.
• Good communication skills - fluent in written and spoken English.
• Experience with Requirements elicitation and documentation for GXP systems.
• Experience with UAT authoring and execution.
• Proficient with tools JIRA, ALM/Retina, Lucid Spark/Lucid Charts.

Personal Qualities:

• Analytical and solution-oriented mindset.
• Team collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Autonomy and rigor in managing priorities.

The Astek Advantages

• Personalized CARE plan for our employees.
• Diversity & Inclusion Charter.

Ready to Take on the Challenge?

Apply now by sending your CV and discover a rewarding career at Astek Canada.