The Business Analyst will be responsible for gathering, defining, and managing business requirements specifically tailored to the Clinical Trial and Pharmaceutical industries. This includes understanding the unique challenges of clinical trial supply chain management, SAP ERP, and planning systems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that business needs are clearly defined and translated into actionable system specifications for ATP, CTD, OTIF, and CO2 business applications within the Clinical Trial Supply Chain Control Tower.
Key Responsibilities:
- Requirement Definition for Clinical Trial & Pharma Industry: Leverage in-depth knowledge of clinical trial and pharmaceutical supply chain processes to define business requirements for the control tower. Translate these requirements into detailed functional specifications, ensuring alignment with industry-specific needs and regulatory standards.
- Supply Chain Process Expertise: Define and document key supply chain processes specific to clinical trials and pharmaceutical distribution. Map existing workflows, identify inefficiencies, and propose solutions that streamline supply chain operations, including inventory management, forecasting, and distribution.
- ATP, CTD, OTIF, and CO2 Metrics: Focus on the development, configuration, and optimization of business applications that manage and track ATP, CTD, OTIF, and CO2 metrics within the clinical trial supply chain. Define how these metrics apply to clinical trial timelines, drug distribution, and sustainability goals.
- SAP & Planning Systems Integration: Work with IT teams to ensure seamless integration of SAP ERP and planning systems within the control tower platform. Define data sources, workflows, and business rules for integrating ATP, CTD, OTIF, and CO2 data from these systems.
- Project Management & SDLC: Lead and manage projects from inception through deployment, ensuring the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is followed. Monitor progress, adjust timelines, and manage resources to ensure the successful delivery of business applications for clinical trial supply chains.
- Data Analysis & Insights: Use SQL and other data manipulation tools to analyze and extract meaningful insights from SAP and other systems. Provide actionable recommendations to optimize ATP, CTD, OTIF, and CO2 metrics, driving better decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Collaboration with Stakeholders: Act as the bridge between business stakeholders, clinical trial teams, and technical teams. Ensure business needs are accurately communicated and solutions are developed in alignment with the clinical trial supply chain s goals and regulatory requirements.
- Regulatory Compliance & Industry Standards: Ensure that all business applications, processes, and data management practices comply with the regulatory requirements specific to clinical trials and the pharmaceutical industry. Understand FDA, EMA, and other compliance requirements related to supply chain and clinical trial operations.
- Training & Support: Develop training materials and conduct sessions to ensure end-users are equipped to use the Clinical Trial Supply Chain Control Tower effectively. Provide ongoing support to ensure adoption and continuous improvement of the platform.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in the clinical trial supply chain and business applications. Work with stakeholders to implement solutions that enhance operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in Clinical Supply Chain Management or Pharmaceutical Logistics are highly desirable.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with direct experience in the Clinical Trial and Pharmaceutical industries, particularly in supply chain management and clinical trial logistics.
- Deep understanding of clinical trial supply chain processes, including inventory management, shipment tracking, distribution, and regulatory compliance (FDA, EMA, etc.).
- Experience with SAP ERP, specifically in clinical trial and pharmaceutical supply chain modules, and familiarity with planning systems in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong proficiency in SQL, data analysis, and business intelligence tools for extracting and manipulating data from ERP and other systems.
- Ability to define and translate business requirements specific to the Clinical Trial and Pharma industries into actionable specifications for system implementation.
- Familiarity with key industry metrics such as ATP, CTD, OTIF, and CO2, and the ability to configure and optimize these metrics within a control tower platform.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with business, IT, and clinical trial teams.
- Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools like Jira and Confluence.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.