Senior Business Analyst - pharmaceutical industry (f/m/x)
Summary
Senior Business Analyst supporting a pharmaceutical client's software solutions, bridging scientists and IT teams. Day-to-day involves gathering requirements from business stakeholders, managing backlogs, and facilitating workshops with global teams (US, Switzerland, Germany, Canada, Poland). Core tools are JIRA and agile methodologies; domain expertise in molecular biology and protein science is
We are looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join a team supporting our client from the pharmaceutical industry and their software solutions. In this role, you will collaborate with global team members and stakeholders, primarily from the US, Switzerland, Germany, Canada, and Poland. You will be responsible for gathering requirements from scientists and business team members, providing documentation, and supporting the software development team. If you are passionate about bridging the gap between science and technology, this opportunity may be the right fit for you.
Your tasks
Gathering requirements from business stakeholders concerning the functionality and design of the application
Interpreting and translating business needs into a consistent product vision
Collaborating closely with the Product Owner and other analysts to identify optimal solutions
Providing communication and support for product development between business and IT
Facilitating large group meetings and workshops to drive consensus and understanding
Serving as a first line of support to users in laboratories, providing domain guidance and initial triage for reported issues
Ensuring a good understanding of the changing scientific landscape and its impact on business needs
Managing backlog and feature design, ensuring alignment with project goals
Requirements
Minimum 5 years of experience in requirements gathering, backlog management, and feature design
Proficiency in JIRA and agile methodologies
Strong knowledge of molecular biology and protein science
Experience in design thinking and creating user stories
Excellent written and spoken English, including scientific terminology
Ability to work in CET & PST time zones for meetings
Fluent in Polish
Nice-to-have requirements
Deep awareness of the Software Development Life Cycle
Understanding of feature flags and environment staging
Experience in facilitating Sprint Review, Sprint Planning, and Refinement meetings