Associate, Systems Analyst

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking a Systems Analyst in Princeton, NJ to support analysis, design, and implementation of information systems that enhance business efficiency.

You will work with business stakeholders and technical teams, learning new technologies under senior guidance to deliver solutions aligned with company goals. Key activities include requirements elicitation, system analysis, design, coding for proofs of concept, deployment support, and documentation maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or adjacent fields is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with SDLC familiarity.
• 0-2 years of experience in systems analysis or related IT roles.

Responsibilities

• Participate in requirements gathering to elicit and document functional and technical requirements.
• Analyze current systems and workflows to identify improvement opportunities.
• Design system solutions and enhancements with stakeholders and developers.
• Write code and configure Proof of Concepts.
• Support configuration, testing, and deployment of new systems or updates.
• Maintain system documentation and user guides following SOPs.
• Collaborate with QA, project managers, and developers to ensure delivery.

Skills

R&D systems

Programming & AI tools

Databases

Reporting tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related

Job description

Princeton, NJ

Full time

R13232

The Systems Analyst is responsible for supporting the analysis, design, and implementation of information systems to support business operations and improve efficiency. This role works with business stakeholders and technical teams under the guidance of more experienced team members to help ensure technology solutions meet business needs and align with organizational goals.

Primary areas of focus and contribution include:

• Technical and service management support
• Technical analysis
• System configuration
• Development of subject matter knowledge
• Support of Senior Associates, Senior Architects, Architects, and other experienced team members

At Otsuka, we defy limitations so that others can too.

We have an unwavering belief in doing more. In transcending expectations. In going above and beyond—under any circumstances—for patients, families, providers, and for each other. It’s this deep-rooted dedication that drives us to uncover answers to complex, underserved medical needs, so that patients can push past the limitations of their disease and achieve more than they thought was possible each and every day.

We believe that the bigger the challenge, the bigger the opportunity. We are doing everything in our power to live up to our mission of creating new products for better health worldwide in two important therapeutic categories: neuroscience and nephrology.

Job Description

The Systems Analyst role will develop technical, analytical, and business solutions. The SA will learn new technologies and tools specific to assigned projects and will apply this knowledge to implement the technical solution to meet the business stakeholders’ requirements with oversight from more senior team members.

• Participate in requirement meeting to elicit and document functional and technical requirements.
• Analyzing current systems and workflows to identify areas for improvement.
• Participate and contribute to designing system solutions and enhancements.
• Write code and configure solutions for Proof of Concepts.
• Support and perform the configuration, testing, and deployment of new systems or updates.
• Provide ongoing support for existing systems, including troubleshooting, configuration updates and issue resolution.
• Maintain system documentation and user guides following our SOPs.
• Work closely with developers, QA teams, and project managers to ensure successful delivery.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Assist in data analysis and reporting to support business decision-making.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with internal standards.

Qualifications

Knowledge/ Experience and Skills:

• 0-2 years of experience in systems analysis or a related IT role.
• Familiarity with R&D systems, programming and AI tools, databases, and reporting tools.
• Aptitude and demonstrated interests in learning new technologies, platforms, and programming languages
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) concepts, methodologies, and tools.
• Ability to follow established processes, procedures, technical standards, and work instructions while developing the judgment necessary to handle increasingly complex assignments.
• Ability to organize assigned work, manage priorities, meet established deadlines, and communicate when assistance or escalation is required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical team members.
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.·
• Ability and willingness to seek guidance from more experienced team members and appropriately elevate complex, unfamiliar, or higher-risk issues.
• Up to 5-10% travel is required, based upon business needs.

Educational Qualifications

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree; preferably, a degree in Computer Science, Engineering or adjacent fields. Advanced degree in sciences, business administration, or pharmaceuticals is desirable.

Competencies

Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.

Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.

Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.

Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.

Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.

Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

Minimum $80,044.00 - Maximum $115,000.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

Application Deadline : This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.

Company benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and 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. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting [e-mail] .

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. ("Otsuka") does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka’s application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka’s sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a global healthcare company with the corporate philosophy: "Otsuka–people creating new products for better health worldwide." In the U.S., Otsuka is comprised of two companies, Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc., and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., that share a deep commitment to the development and commercialization of innovative products in the spaces of neuroscience, nephrology, and digital medicine.

Driven by our purpose to defy limitation, so that others can too, we have an unwavering belief in doing more and transcending expectations. In going above and beyond—under any circumstances—for patients, families, providers, and for each other. It’s this deep-rooted dedication that drives us to uncover answers to complex, underserved medical needs, so that patients can push past the limitations of their disease and achieve more than they thought was possible each and every day.

OPDC and OAPI are indirect subsidiaries of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The Otsuka group of companies employed 34,400 people worldwide and had consolidated sales of approximately USD 14.2 billion in 2023.

We invite you to explore our open positions for an opportunity to join our 2,200 colleagues in the U.S. whose passion for our mission and pride in our company have earned us certification as a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute.