Business System Analyst

Swisslinx AG; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Swisslinx AG in Kaiseraugst seeks a hands-on Business Systems Analyst to translate complex business needs into automated enterprise solutions and oversee system integrations within a regulated environment.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop test strategies, and ensure stakeholder alignment with product goals. A five-month, full-time contract starts 1 January 2027, with three on-site days per week and home office options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT or Business, required.
• At least five years of industry experience, with solid GxP knowledge, validation experience and understanding of quality requirements.
• Proven expertise in analysing complex business challenges and designing, optimising, testing and implementing automated enterprise solutions, system configurations and integrations.
• Demonstrated ability to own ambiguous problems, challenge approaches and deliver small to medium project or product initiatives.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, mentoring peers and aligning technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in developing comprehensive test strategies and plans.
• Strong problem-solving and ability to optimise system settings for efficiency and performance.
• Good communication skills in English with stakeholder management and prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Analyse complex business problems and recommend automated system solutions.
• Identify process improvements, optimise system configurations, and design and implement system integrations.
• Take ownership of tasks without a clearly defined owner and drive small to medium initiatives at project, squad or product level.
• Develop comprehensive test strategies and plans to support high-quality delivery.
• Prioritise requirements and communicate with stakeholders to align technical components with product strategy.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve business and systems issues.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing events.
• Contribute to technical decisions and ways of working at product or site level.
• Develop and implement technical strategies aligned with organisational objectives, encouraging innovation while maintaining quality.

Skills

GxP knowledge

Validation experience

Quality requirements

Business analysis

Ownership of ambiguous problems

Cross-functional leadership

Team mentoring

Test strategy development

Stakeholder management

English communication

Java knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT or Business

Job description

Business System Analyst (100%)

On behalf of our client, a market-leading pharmaceutical company, Swisslinx is looking for an experienced Business Systems Analyst with a strong background in enterprise systems, process improvements and system integrations within regulated environments.

description:

• Analyse complex business problems and recommend automated system solutions.
• Identify process improvements, optimise system configurations, and design and implement system integrations.
• Take ownership of tasks without a clearly defined owner and drive small to medium initiatives at project, squad or product level.
• Develop comprehensive test strategies and plans to support high-quality delivery.
• Prioritise requirements and communicate effectively with stakeholders, maintaining a clear view of how technical components support overall product strategy.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve business and systems issues.
• Act as a technical mentor, support colleagues and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing events.
• Help shape technical decisions and ways of working at product or site level.
• Develop and implement technical strategies aligned with organisational objectives, encouraging innovation while maintaining high engineering quality.

About the customer:

This is a full-time, five-month contract starting on 1 January 2027, with a latest possible start date of 15 January 2027. The workplace is Kaiseraugst, with three days per week in the office and home office available.

We are seeking a hands-on technologist who can translate complex business needs into effective automated solutions, take ownership of ambiguous challenges and drive small to medium initiatives. Working within the ERP Value Stream Operations Enablement department, you will collaborate across teams to ensure technical solutions support wider product and organisational goals.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate holds a relevant Bachelor's degree and brings at least five years of industry experience, including solid knowledge of GxP, validation and quality standards. You will combine strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to work independently, collaborate across teams and deliver measurable improvements.

In order to be considered for this role, you will possess the following skills and experience:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant IT or Business discipline.
• At least five years of industry experience, with solid GxP knowledge, validation experience and an understanding of quality requirements.
• Proven expertise in analysing complex business challenges and designing, optimising, testing and implementing automated enterprise solutions, system configurations and integrations.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of ambiguous problems, challenge existing approaches and deliver small to medium project or product initiatives.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, mentoring peers and aligning technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in developing comprehensive test strategies and plans.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience optimising system settings for efficiency and performance.
• An understanding of the broader technical landscape and how individual components support organisational goals.
• Strong communication skills in English, with effective stakeholder management and prioritisation skills.
• Knowledge of Java would be an advantage.

Compensation benefits:

• The opportunity to work in a diverse, international pharmaceutical environment.
• A role combining technical delivery, business analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
• Hybrid working, with three days per week on site in Kaiseraugst.
• A five-month, full-time contract within a team of approximately ten people.

The interview process consists of one round via video call.

Are you interested in contributing to enterprise systems and process improvements at one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies?

Then apply by Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 11:00am, including your university diploma and written references if possible. We look forward to receiving your full application.

• Swisslinx AG
  Löwenstrasse 29
  8001 Zürich