Senior IT Business Systems Analyst - G&A

GILEAD; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior IT Business Systems Analyst to enhance G&A functions. This role involves collaborating with business leaders to streamline processes, document requirements, and develop innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in business analysis, process improvement, and Agile methodologies. By joining this dynamic team, you will play a vital role in delivering impactful solutions that contribute to the organization's mission of improving lives through innovative therapies. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based long-term incentives

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in business analysis in Life Sciences or High Technology.
• Strong understanding of G&A functions like HR, Finance, and Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business processes and system requirements.
• Collaborate with IT teams to develop solutions that meet business objectives.
• Mentor junior analysts and ensure high-quality technology solutions.

Skills

Business Analysis

Process Improvement

Agile Methodology

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Visio

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting millions of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.

Senior IT Business Systems Analyst - G&A

Gilead IT is looking for a Senior Business Systems Analyst to support the General & Administration organizations. The person selected for this role will be collaborating closely with business leaders, subject matter experts, IT global capability leads, and IT solution delivery teams. The Senior Business Systems Analyst will be responsible for working with the different G&A business functions including HR, Legal, Finance, Procurement, and Corporate Affairs to assist them in streamlining their processes and documenting system requirements to develop business system solutions to meet their business needs. The responsibilities include gathering and documenting business processes and system requirements and collaborating with the G&A IT Global Capability Leads and other IT teams to develop solutions that meet business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with process improvement, Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies, and a strong understanding of business systems and technologies used within G&A functions. Additionally, this role involves mentoring junior analysts and ensuring business needs are translated into high-quality technology solutions.

This role sits within the IT organization, reporting to the head of G&A IT.

Specific Responsibilities

Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering

• Partner with stakeholders across G&A functions to identify business needs, analyze processes, and document requirements.
• Conduct as-is and to-be process mapping using methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma.
• Translate business requirements into optimized, scalable, and innovative solutions in collaboration with IT and solution delivery teams.
• Develop user stories, test cases, and functional specifications to support system implementations and enhancements.

Process Improvement & Solution Design

• Evaluate current business processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reduce operational risk.
• Work with cross-functional teams to design integrated solutions that align with G&A and Corporate strategies and objectives.
• Provide insights on best practices for process optimization and system implementation.

Project Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a liaison between business units, IT teams, and external vendors to ensure successful solution delivery.
• Participate in IT projects, system upgrades, and digital transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Utilize Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies to manage project requirements and drive business outcomes.

Testing & Validation

• Develop and execute test plans for SQA, system integrations and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Ensure that technology solutions meet business needs and compliance requirements, particularly in regulated environments such as Life Sciences.

Mentorship & Leadership

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior business analysts on projects and best practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills & Experience

• The ideal candidate will possess excellent business partnership and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must possess a minimum of 8-10 years of professional experience in business analysis or a related function in Life Sciences or High Technology domains.
• Significant experience in streamlining business processes including documenting the as-is and to-be processes through specific methodologies, preferably Lean Six Sigma. Lean Six Sigma black belt or other certification is a plus.
• Significant experience with Agile methodology and use of Agile tools including Azure Dev Ops or Jira. Agile certification such as scrum master is a plus.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills including the ability and experience with facilitating process development and requirements gathering workshops.
• Domain experience supporting at least one of the G&A functions including Finance, Procurement, Legal, HR, and Public Affairs is required.
• Ability to analyze complex business problems and develop process and system requirements.
• High proficiency with Visio, Lucid, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Experience in Life Sciences and GxP compliant processes are a plus.

Gilead Core Values

• Integrity (Doing What’s Right)
• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
• Teamwork (Working Together)
• Excellence (Being Your Best)
• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

The salary range for this position is: $169,320.00 - $219,120.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.