Scientific Business Analyst, Small Molecule (Remote)

Astrix; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrix is seeking a Scientific Business Analyst to support Drug Discovery initiatives within a leading biotechnology research organization. You will help modernize scientific systems, streamline workflows in small molecule discovery, and assist with transitioning to shared platforms while minimizing disruption to ongoing research.

You will collaborate with an international team to migrate ELN/LIMS workflows, gather requirements, document processes, and develop training materials.

Qualifications

• Advanced STEM degree required (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD).
• Experience with ELNs/LIMS and compound registration systems desirable.
• US work authorization without sponsorship required.
• Strong change management and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support migration to a new ELN platform across a global team.
• Facilitate transition from local systems to shared enterprise solutions.
• Gather requirements and configure ELN workflows and templates with international team.
• Document current-state processes and requirements for the new platform.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on timelines, tech needs, and UAT activities.
• Develop user documentation, technical guides, and runbooks.
• Deliver training and support change management for end-user adoption.
• Assist with post-implementation stabilization and platform decommissioning.
• Collaborate with engineering and support teams to triage issues and minimize disruptions.

Skills

Change management

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Documentation

Stakeholder management

Education

Advanced degree in STEM

Tools

ELN platforms

LIMS

Job description

Title: Scientific Business Analyst – Drug Discovery

Duration: 12+ months, with a strong possibility of extension

Pay Rate: $70–$88+/hour, Depending on experience level

Full-time (40 hours/week),

Project Overview

Our client is seeking a Scientific Business Analyst to support several key initiatives within Small Molecule Drug Discovery at a leading biotechnology research organization. This role will focus on modernizing scientific systems, streamlining laboratory workflows, and supporting the transition to shared platforms while minimizing disruption to ongoing research operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the migration of users to a new enterprise-wide Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) platform.
• Facilitate the transition from a localized request and workflow management system to a shared enterprise solution.
• Gather requirements, assess existing processes, and support the configuration of ELN workflows and templates in collaboration with an international development team. Some meetings may take place during early Pacific Time hours (approximately 7:00–10:00 a.m.).
• Document current-state processes, business requirements, and workflows to ensure successful implementation within the new platform.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to communicate project timelines, technical requirements, process updates, and user acceptance testing activities.
• Develop and maintain user documentation, technical guides, and internal engineering runbooks.
• Deliver platform training and develop change management strategies to support end-user adoption.
• Assist with post-implementation stabilization, system validation, and legacy platform decommissioning.
• Partner with engineering and technical support teams to triage issues, coordinate requests, monitor resolutions, and minimize disruptions to laboratory operations and chemistry workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D.) in a STEM or related scientific discipline
• Scientific domain expertise in small molecule drug discovery, including familiarity with analytical chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and biochemical, cellular, or DMPK assay workflows.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Experience with chemistry-focused Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELNs), compound registration systems, or Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is highly desirable.
• Strong change management skills, with experience guiding stakeholders through complex system implementations, migrations, or process transitions.
• Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills, with the ability to create clear documentation for both technical teams and end-users.