SR Business Analyst - Preclinical & Translational Sciences

Company: Takeda Pharmaceutical
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's and . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.Job DescriptionSenior Business Analyst, Preclinical & Translational Sciences Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join Takeda as a SR Business Analyst, Preclinical & Translational Sciences (PTS) in our -Cambridge, MA office.At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE:

• Support the global strategy, key interfaces and alignment of Business Analytics for global Preclinical and Translational Science (PTS).
• Manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of Strategic Operations (SO) and PTS tracking tools and metrics, including nonclinical portfolio tracking tools, dashboards, and the service request portal, as well as working with internal and external stakeholder on the development and streamlining of business processes and job aids.
• Implement instrumentation (i.e. dash board tools, databases) for strategic analysis, accessibility and information sharing
• Support an environment that creates a culture of information transparency to allow data-driven decision-making by -leadership teams
• Use existing data to visualize and identify future needs for leadership teams to enhance decision making
• Define data management practices to ensure accountability to individuals that generate data - ----
• Support the strategic and global guidance's for any data initiatives by providing best practices, data guidance, key performance indicators and metrics to -support greater efficiency, consistency and validation of business processes and decision making.
• Manage the development of PoCs, and deployment of advanced technologies such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools,ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Work with Head of Strategic Initiatives and the relevant stakeholders to develop, revised, streamline, and implement business processes, metric, and job aids to ensure timely deliverables, quality, and compliance.
  • Work with Strategic Operation Leadership team to -support automation and visualization by development and implementation of advance technologies.
  • Identify and establish scope and parameters of requirements analysis on a project-by-project basis to define project impact, outcome criteria, and metrics.
  • Analyze complex -business -problems and help recommend solutions.
  • Identify and resolve issues that may arise during analysis of solution.
  • Collaborate with various functions with the company, in particular IT/ Scientific Informatics to communicate operational requirements for document/data system enhancements and implement system changes.
  • Conduct interviews to gather customer requirements via workshops, questionnaires, surveys, site visits, workflow storyboards, use cases, scenarios, and other methods.
  • Research, review, and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing requirements-gathering processes and develop strategies for enhancing or further leveraging these processes.
  • Analyze and verify requirements for completeness, consistency, comprehensibility, feasibility, and conformity to standards.
  • Communicate changes, enhancements, and modifications of business requirements - verbally or through written documentation - to project managers, sponsors, and other stakeholders so that issues and solutions are understood.
  • Assist with the interpretation of customer requirements into feasible options, and communicate business stakeholders needs to project teams and Project Management Office (PMO).EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: -
    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration, computer science, or a scientific discipline. -
    • Proven experience with business and technical requirements analysis, elicitation, modelling, verification, and methodology development.
    • Details oriented with strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
    • Ability to rapidly adjust to new, unknown, and/or challenging situations is mandatory.
    • Proven organizational / time management skills and ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
    • Excellent interpersonal, active listening, and influencing skills
    • Ability to establish and maintain professional and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
    • Experience with system management, development and implementation of new processes to ensure quality data and documentation
    • Strong analytical skills and experience in processes, workflow, and metrics development
    • Experience with trouble shooting, problem solving, and risk assessment/mitigation
    • Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple activities, priorities, and deadlines and willingness to broaden knowledge in complementary fieldsVACCINATION REQUIREMENTS:
      • Effective November 1, 2021, absent an approved religious or medical reason, all US office-based and lab-based Takeda employees who work fully on-site or in a hybrid model (as determined by Takeda) must be fully vaccinated to work at a Takeda site or to engage with Takeda colleagues or anyone else on behalf of Takeda. As of the same date, absent an approved religious or medical reason, US field-based employees, employees must be fully vaccinated in order to continue in their current roles. - US employees who work at a Takeda manufacturing facility, and those who work at a BioLife center or BioLife lab, may be subject to different guidelines. Candidates are encouraged to speak with their recruiter to seek further information on the applicable guidelines for the Business Unit/Function for which they have applied.WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:
        • 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
        • Tuition reimbursement Company match of charitable contributions
        • Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
        • Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation daysEmpowering Our People to ShineDiscover more at takedajobs.comNo Phone Calls or Recruiters Please.EEO StatementTakeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.LocationsUSA - MA - CambridgeWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time

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