Business Analyst - 174965

ZP Group; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) and paid time off

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Business Analyst to join a leading pharmaceutical and clinical research organization focused on advancing innovative healthcare solutions. The BA will identify business challenges, gather and translate requirements, and partner with technical teams to deliver user-centered solutions in regulated environments.

Responsibilities include partnering with stakeholders, leading workshops, translating needs into user stories and process flows, acting as liaison between

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Business Analysis experience in regulated industries (pharma/biotech/clinical research).
• Strong understanding of SDLC, requirements management, traceability, and project lifecycles.
• Experience supporting clinical development and familiarity with clinical trial processes across study phases.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, CS, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to uncover objectives, analyze challenges, and define functional requirements.
• Lead workshops and discovery sessions to align priorities and drive consensus.
• Translate business needs into user stories, processes, and documentation for development and testing.
• Act as liaison between business and technical teams to ensure correct implementation of requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement in BA practices, processes, and standards.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder management

SDLC knowledge

Communication skills

Facilitation

Clinical trial familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences/CS/Business

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Business Analyst to join a leading pharmaceutical and clinical research organization focused on advancing innovative healthcare solutions. The Business Analyst will play a critical role in identifying business challenges, gathering and translating requirements, and partnering with technical teams to deliver effective, user-centered solutions within regulated environments.

Responsibilities of the Business Analyst:

• Partner with stakeholders and subject matter experts to uncover business objectives, analyze challenges, and define clear functional requirements.
• Lead workshops, meetings, and discovery sessions to align priorities and drive consensus among cross-functional teams.
• Translate business needs into detailed user stories, process flows, and documentation that support development and testing efforts.
• Act as a liaison between business and technical teams, ensuring requirements are accurately understood and implemented.
• Promote continuous improvement by recommending enhancements to business analysis practices, processes, and documentation standards.

Qualifications of the Business Analyst:

• 5+ years of Business Analysis experience within regulated industries, preferably pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research environments.
• Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies, requirements management, traceability practices, and project lifecycle frameworks.
• Experience supporting clinical development initiatives and familiarity with clinical trial processes across multiple study phases.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

Compensation for the Business Analyst includes:

• Salary range: $80,000 - $110,000 annually
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off

This job opens for applications on 10/02/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Business Analyst, BA, Requirements Gathering, SDLC, PLC, Clinical Trials, CSV, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Management, User Stories, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Generative AI, Agile, Scrum