Business Analyst

NTT DATA Services • San Diego, CA

7d • Remote

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Business Analyst to join our team in San Diego, California (US-CA), United States (US). This role requires a Business Analyst (BA) with solid experience in the Life Sciences industry to bridge the gap between scientific/business units and IT teams. Core responsibilities include requirements gathering, Functional Requirement Specification (FRS) mapping, reporting, and facilitating testing processes (like User Acceptance Testing) to ensure IT solutions comply with regulatory and industry standards. The BA will engage directly with IT and business teams, performing functions such as gathering business requirements, FRS mapping, communicating findings from analysis, and basic reporting. Involvement in the testing process and coordinating test case development and testing plans may also be required.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Biotechnology), Computer Science, or Business Administration.
• 5+ years of direct experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare environments, often requiring an understanding of regulatory compliance.
• 5+ years of proficiency in software development lifecycles (SDLC) like Agile/Scrum, database tools (SQL), and process-mapping software (Visio).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, and document user needs and system requirements directly from life sciences stakeholders (e.g., R&D, clinical operations, or commercial teams).
• Map business needs to Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS), ensuring developers understand the necessary capabilities.
• Partner with clients to coordinate test case development, build testing plans, and oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to guarantee the software meets user expectations.
• Perform basic data analysis and create reports or dashboards to communicate project performance and key insights.
• Act as the primary liaison between IT development teams and business users to translate complex technical jargon into understandable business language.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior