Senior Business Systems Analyst

We are seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst III to support a high-impact initiative for a leading client in the life sciences industry. This role bridges business needs with technical execution across a range of strategic focus areas, including reporting enhancement, process optimization, and technology enablement.

The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, support project execution, and help design user-centered solutions. This position requires strong analytical skills, technical understanding, and the ability to facilitate alignment between business stakeholders and delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis & Process Improvement

Conduct discovery sessions to gather and document business and technical requirements.

Translate stakeholder needs into clear specifications that guide solution design.

Identify dependencies, potential risks, and improvement opportunities across business processes.

Project Coordination

Assist in developing project timelines and tracking milestones.

Maintain documentation including meeting notes, action items, and progress reports.

Help ensure alignment with organizational standards, goals, and delivery timelines.

Technology & Tool Enablement

Support the evaluation, rollout, and adoption of new tools and platforms.

Gather feedback from end users to help refine system features or processes.

Collaborate with internal teams to improve tool usability and efficiency.

Testing & Quality Assurance

Participate in testing activities including test planning, script development and execution, and defect tracking.

Help ensure that delivered solutions meet agreed-upon requirements and

standards.

Maintain testing documentation and contribute to issue resolution.

Reporting & Data Visualization

Assist in defining key performance metrics and data visualization needs.

Help develop intuitive dashboards or reporting frameworks based on user input.

Apply user experience principles to improve clarity and effectiveness of reporting tools.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field.

8+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or similar role in a technology or business transformation environment.

Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies (Agile, hybrid, etc.).

Experience translating complex requirements into functional specifications.

Proficiency in tools such as Excel, MS Office, and collaboration/project platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with enterprise platforms (e.g., ticketing systems, workflow tools, or reporting software).

Familiarity with infrastructure, cloud, or development lifecycles is a plus.

Exposure to regulated industries, particularly healthcare or life sciences.

Professional certifications (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA, CSM) are beneficial.

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and facilitation skills.

Ability to think strategically and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Strong analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving.

Collaborative attitude with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.