Manager, Business Analysis
Summary
Lead business analysis for clinical research initiatives, translating stakeholder needs into scalable solutions while mentoring a BA team and improving processes in life sciences.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager, Business Analysis based in United States.
This remote leadership role sits at the intersection of business strategy, technology, and clinical research.
You will lead complex business analysis initiatives that translate stakeholder needs into practical, scalable solutions.
The role combines hands-on analysis with people leadership, giving you ownership of major initiatives while developing a high-performing BA team.
You will work closely with diverse stakeholders to define requirements, improve processes, evaluate user needs, and identify opportunities for greater efficiency.
Success requires strong analytical thinking, communication, influence, and the ability to navigate evolving priorities in a global environment.
You will help shape business analysis standards and contribute to solutions that support the advancement of clinical research and life sciences.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful operational and strategic impact while mentoring professionals and driving continuous improvement.
Accountabilities
- Lead scoping, requirements definition, prioritization, and requirements management for large and complex initiatives.
- Select and apply appropriate predictive, iterative, or Agile requirements methodologies, tools, and techniques based on project needs.
- Gather input from diverse stakeholder groups, secure agreement on requirements, establish baselines, and manage changes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Investigate business requirements, operational challenges, and opportunities to identify effective solutions across automated and non-automated processes.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders to evaluate options, identify expected benefits, and define appropriate acceptance criteria and tests.
- Analyze user goals, tasks, and environments to ensure products and services are aligned with usability and accessibility expectations.
- Facilitate user-centric assessments, evaluate prototypes and designs, interpret findings, and prioritize improvements.
- Develop and execute stakeholder engagement and communication approaches while strengthening relationships with customers, suppliers, partners, and internal teams.
- Resolve stakeholder issues, coordinate corrective actions, capture lessons learned, and use feedback to improve engagement and outcomes.
- Analyze, model, and redesign business processes to identify opportunities for automation, technology adoption, and improved efficiency.
- Develop process representations and assess the feasibility and potential benefits of proposed process changes.
- Apply business process improvement methodologies and contribute to organizational policies, standards, and guidelines.
- Manage and develop Business Analysts by allocating work, delegating responsibilities, setting performance expectations, providing feedback, and supporting career development.
- Coach and mentor team members while encouraging continuous learning and development of business analysis capabilities.
- Monitor team performance and ensure people-related objectives, quality standards, and key performance indicators are consistently achieved.
- Contribute to the evolution of business analysis practices, standards, and organizational capabilities.
- Stay informed about emerging technologies, tools, methodologies, and practices relevant to business analysis within the life sciences sector.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as mathematics, science, engineering, computing, or a related field, or equivalent project-related professional experience.
- Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Solid professional experience in business analysis or a closely related role, ideally within the life sciences sector.
- Experience in clinical data management or programming, particularly designing electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs), developing edit checks, and supporting studies from initiation through completion.
- Strong understanding and practical experience with Agile methodologies, preferably Scrum, as well as UML, object-oriented approaches, data modeling, and established business analysis methodologies.
- Experience with process modeling standards such as BPMN.
- Knowledge and practical application of Lean Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and scope management.
- Demonstrated line management and team leadership experience, including delegation, coaching, performance management, and talent development.
- Strong understanding of business analysis best practices; professional BA qualifications are advantageous.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and stakeholder communication skills.
- Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate complex requirements into practical solutions.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and varied assignments in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
- Flexible, adaptable, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership and making decisions independently.
- Ability to identify and implement process improvements and encourage continuous improvement across the team.
- Strong influencing, relationship-building, and collaboration skills, with the ability to operate effectively across global and multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities including strategic thinking, change leadership, partnership building, customer-focused leadership, influencing, and team development.
- Natural coaching and mentoring ability, with an approachable leadership style and commitment to helping others reach their full potential.
- Up-to-date awareness of technology, business analysis trends, tools, techniques, and processes relevant to clinical research and life sciences.
- Annual base salary: $87,585–$125,120, with the final offer varying according to experience, skills, and applicable market considerations.
- Fully remote role within the United States.
- Candidates located in Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Utah, or Virginia are preferred.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees and families.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options.
- Paid time off, including holidays and sick time.
- 401(k) program to support long-term financial planning.
- Life and accident insurance and disability insurance.
- Internal growth, professional development, and training programs.
- Opportunity to lead and develop a Business Analysis team while contributing to complex clinical research initiatives.
- Collaborative global work environment focused on innovation, continuous learning, and meaningful contributions to life sciences.
- Equal employment opportunity and a commitment to an inclusive workplace.