Business Data Analyst

Job Title: R&D IT Business Data Analyst

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented R&D IT Business Data Analyst to serve as a critical liaison between IT, R&D, and cross-functional teams in the Biotech Industry. This role supports the integration and optimization of scientific data systems, ensures robust data governance, and contributes to the digital transformation of biotech R&D operations. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, understands the complexities of biotech data, and can translate scientific and business needs into actionable IT solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Systems Administration & Implementation:

• Administer and support R&D IT systems, including Benchling ELN and other biotech applications.
• Support implementation and validation of GxP systems following CSV/CSA standards.

Business Analysis & Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Partner with R&D, Clinical, Quality, Technical Operations, and IT teams to gather and translate complex business needs into functional and technical requirements.
• Facilitate communication between business stakeholders and IT, ensuring clarity and alignment on data-related initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison between internal and external teams.

Data Management & Integration:

• Support data collection, cleansing, integration, and governance across systems such as ELN, LIMS, and cloud-based platforms.
• Help develop and manage data pipelines, integration plans, and architecture in collaboration with internal IT and MSP partners.
• Evaluate and assist in onboarding new tools and platforms to enhance research and data capabilities.

Reporting & Analytics:

• Drive design and implement dashboards, KPIs, and data visualizations using tools like Spotfire, Power BI, or other BI platforms.
• Perform ad hoc and strategic data analyses to support scientific and operational decision-making.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure meaningful representation of insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

UI/UX & Workflow Development:

• Assist in the design of user-friendly interfaces, workflows, and wireframes for new or existing R&D systems and applications.

Project & Program Management:

• Lead or support multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
• Identify project risks and dependencies, proposing mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Provide status updates and insights to leadership and stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Preclinical or Laboratory IT experience.

IT support for Benchling ELN/ alternative ELNs, and/or LIMS systems

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and scientific audiences.
• Strong project management capabilities and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience in querying and analyzing structured and unstructured data.
• familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, R) is a plus.
• Understanding of data modeling, data governance, and analytics methodologies.

• Experience with some or all the following systems/tools is highly desirable:
• GxP Systems for Regulatory, Clinical, Safety, Quality etc.
• Development experience with Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Spotfire, Power BI)
• Python and/or R language
• AWS cloud services (VPC, EC2, S3)

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience working in a biotech, pharma, or life sciences R&D environment.
• Comfortable working with senior leadership, scientists, and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated success in managing data-centric IT projects in a regulated environment.