Principal Business Analyst (Research and preclinical Development IT)

---

Job description

We are looking for a Principal Business Analyst (BA) in Research and Preclinical Development IT who will work with Research Scientists and act as a liaison between Research Scientists and technical teams to define and deliver data management solutions. The BA interfaces between Research Systems Analysts, Programmers, Data Architects, Scientists, and IT Project Managers to ensure that information technology designs meet the needs of the end users and follow the comprehensive Research-wide data management plan. You will develop user requirements and design plans that incorporate new system solutions into the overall Research systems architecture through documentation of scientific processes, data workflows, and product/service requirements. In addition, you will make sure that the solution meets the requirements of the Scientists by engaging the team in an iterative software development cycle.

A typical day may include:

• Lead scientific-related business needs assessment, as well as facilitate the design, build and implementation of IT systems. Work with scientists and laboratory personnel to understand their business processes and suggest improvement opportunities to enhance end-user experience
• Work closely with end-users and technical team members to translate high-level business and user requirements into functional and design specifications using structured business and technical analysis and data modeling techniques (e.g. activity diagrams, entity-relationship diagrams, etc.)
• Act as an expert technical and scientific resource to software development staff in all phases of the development and implementation process
• Participate in user research, usability and acceptance testing
• Proactively identify new and potentially beneficial external informatics solutions for unmet needs in Research and partner with the appropriate scientists to evaluate the utility of these solutions and their compatibility with the overall research strategy
• Partner with research scientists and technical teams to understand and define system goals and technical system requirements
• Understand system interdependencies and collaborate with project teams accordingly
• May lead or supervise a small team (e.g., 1 - 3 people), assigning day-to-day work.

This job might be for you if:

• You have a passion for science and drug discovery, functional knowledge of the drug discovery process, logical knowledge of existing system capabilities, business process analysis, and requirements documentation in a highly complex scientific environment.
• You have an eye for detail and pride yourself on the quality of your work.
• With your sleeves rolled up, you work on current problems while thinking of future solutions.
• You are able to handle a variety of tasks, effectively solve problems with numerous and complex variables, and be able to shift priorities as needed.
• You can collaborate with business functional leaders, across all levels in the business supported organization and with technologists, to define business processes, analyze operational efficiencies, implement creative solutions and measure delivery results

To be considered for this role, you must have a Bachelor's degree as well as at least 5 years of relevant scientific Research experience (e.g., biologic and/or small molecule drug discovery, cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, and/or invivo studies) and 2-3 years data, business analyst or relevant IT project role. Experience leading small -midsize projects. Experience in business process & requirements gathering through execution. Experience with tissue processing and histology methodologies. Good Experience with imaging modalities and the underlying data technologies at enterprise scale (terabytes to pentabytes).

#LI-EG1

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first steps toward living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides amazing benefits including health and wellness programs, fitness centers and stock for employees at all levels!

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process. Please contact us to discuss any accommodations you think you may need.