Senior Pharmaceutical Business Analyst

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary plus performance bonuses

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development and training

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Business Analyst in Sandton, Gauteng. This hybrid role blends in-office strategy and stakeholder engagement with remote analysis and reporting to optimize business processes and support technology implementations in the pharmaceutical sector.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years in business analysis within pharma/healthcare, strong documentation and UML/BPMN skills, and excellent communication capabilities to drive cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Proven experience in requirements gathering, process mapping, and documentation.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry operations, regulations, and market dynamics.
• Familiarity with IT systems used in the pharmaceutical sector (ERP, CRM, LIMS).
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in business analysis tools and methodologies (e.g., UML, BPMN).
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid setting, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders across R&D, manufacturing, sales, and marketing.
• Develop comprehensive business process models and workflows, identifying areas for optimization.
• Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications for IT solutions and system enhancements.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements, present findings, and gain consensus.
• Conduct gap analyses between current and future state business processes.
• Support the implementation and testing of new systems and software solutions.
• Develop training materials and provide training to end-users on new processes and systems.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices to recommend innovative business solutions.
• Act as a liaison between business units and IT development teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Requirement gathering

Process modeling

Stakeholder management

Documentation

UML/BPMN

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin / IT / Pharmacy or related field

Tools

ERP

CRM

LIMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic pharmaceutical company, is seeking an experienced Senior Pharmaceutical Business Analyst for their team in Sandton, Gauteng . This hybrid role balances critical in-office strategic planning and stakeholder engagement with the efficiency of remote analysis and reporting. You will be responsible for analyzing business needs, identifying opportunities for improvement, and translating them into actionable strategies and system requirements within the pharmaceutical domain. Your role will be pivotal in driving business process optimization and supporting the implementation of technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency and market competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from various stakeholders across R&D, manufacturing, sales, and marketing.
• Develop comprehensive business process models and workflows, identifying areas for optimization.
• Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications for IT solutions and system enhancements.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements, present findings, and gain consensus.
• Conduct gap analyses between current and future state business processes.
• Support the implementation and testing of new systems and software solutions.
• Develop training materials and provide training to end-users on new processes and systems.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices to recommend innovative business solutions.
• Act as a liaison between business units and IT development teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Proven experience in requirements gathering, process mapping, and documentation.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry operations, regulations, and market dynamics.
• Familiarity with various IT systems used in the pharmaceutical sector (e.g., ERP, CRM, LIMS).
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in business analysis tools and methodologies (e.g., UML, BPMN).
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid setting, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement contributions.
• The hybrid work arrangement provides flexibility, promoting an optimal work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development, specialized training, and career advancement are readily available.
• Join a collaborative environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement within the pharmaceutical sector.
• Make a strategic impact on business operations from our prestigious Sandton location.