Business Systems Analyst

Abbott Laboratories; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Madison, WI, seeks a Business Systems Analyst to bridge business users, IT and Operations Analytics, focusing on SAP systems, requirements, design, testing and implementation to improve operations.

You will collaborate across stakeholders, train end users, handle troubleshooting, and support go-live. This onsite role requires strong communication and problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to essential duties or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• 2 years of experience as a business analyst supporting processes in SAP, Oracle or other ERP.
• Experience as an analyst in operations, supply chain, and/or manufacturing environment.
• Experience implementing existing business processes and systems during mergers and acquisitions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship at this time.

Responsibilities

• Perform ERP enhancements and new implementations with oversight and defined objectives.
• Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements; translate business needs into system design solutions.
• Execute tasks across analysis, design, testing, validation, user training, and post-go-live support.
• Perform functional testing, coordinate UAT with end users, and support go-live activities.
• Provide production support by troubleshooting system issues and analyzing processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (field related to essential duties)

Associate’s Degree + 2 years relevant experience

High School Diploma/GED + 4 years relevant experience

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Computer Science or MIS (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ERP

Microsoft Office

SAP Fiori

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life‑changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Position Overview

The Business Systems Analyst serves as a liaison between business users, IT Application Analysts, and Operations Analytics. This position requires a deep understanding of SAP systems and their application within business processes, with responsibility for analyzing, designing, testing, and implementing solutions that improve operational effectiveness. The role involves close collaboration with stakeholders to gather requirements, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop strategies to enhance system performance. Additional responsibilities include troubleshooting issues, providing training to end‑users, and ensuring system alignment with organizational goals. The successful candidate demonstrates excellent problem‑solving abilities, strong attention to detail, and effectiveness in a fast‑paced environment. This role requires the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders and a proven track record of delivering successful projects. This is an onsite position is based in Madison, WI.

Essential Duties

• Perform ERP enhancements and new implementations with oversight and defined objectives.
• Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements; translate business needs into system design solutions with oversight.
• Execute assigned project tasks across analysis, design, testing, validation, user training, and post‑go‑live support.
• Perform functional testing, coordinate and document UAT with end users, and support go‑live activities under oversight.
• Provide production support by troubleshooting system issues, analyzing processes, and recommending appropriate courses of action.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support assigned initiatives.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and training materials and deliver end‑user training to support system adoption.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 80% of a typical working day.
• Ability and means to travel between Madison locations.
• Ability to travel 5% of working time away from work location; may include overnight/weekend travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to essential duties; or Associate’s Degree and 2 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and 4 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years of experience as business analyst supporting processes in systems such as SAP, Oracle, or other ERP.
• Experience as an analyst in an operations, supply chain, and/or manufacturing environment.
• Experience implementing existing business processes and systems during mergers and acquisitions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in country where work will be performed on a full or part‑time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Computer Science or Management Information Systems.
• Experience in a biotech/life sciences manufacturing environment; preferably in a cGMP, ISO 13485, and/or CLIA environment.
• Experience at a company with Computer Systems Validation processes in place or equivalent best practices and of change control as it relates to application systems.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Experience with SAP Fiori apps as a business user or in technical support role.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Applicable portions of the Company’s affirmative action program are available to any applicant or employee for inspection upon request.

The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: IT Business Relationship Management

DIVISION: ONCO Cancer Diagnostics

LOCATION: United States > Madison : 650 Forward Dr

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next‑generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science‑based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well‑being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

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