Clinical Business Systems Senior Analyst II

Vertex Pharmaceuticals•Boston, MA

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Clinical Business System Senior Analyst II provides technical support to functions across Global Clinical Operations (GCO), managing multiple large-scale process and technology initiatives in support of departmental goals. Works closely with senior-leadership, program and trial leaders and other business units within the Global Medicines Development and Affairs (GMDA) group to understand their operational obstacles and needs and work with Data Engineering & Technology (DTE) teams to provide appropriate technical solutions to meet these.

Requirements

Strong leadership, decision-making, and negotiation skills required
Strong verbal/written communication, presentation skills and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of Business Intelligence (BI) tools and technical understanding of data migration and data aggregation concepts
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; expertise with Excel
Typically requires 3-5 years of technical experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Typically requires 2-4 years understanding of clinical trial-related business operations
Bachelors degree in a scientific or allied health field (or equivalent degree)

Responsibilities

Serves as a project manager or technical lead for small to large-scale process and technology initiatives related to operational reporting and analytics
Works with various stakeholders and DTE counterparts to perform appropriate business requirements gathering activities
Collects, analyzes, and integrates internal and external benchmarking data in support of short and long range planning activities for clinical programs
Facilitates information sharing between study teams and various stakeholders by enhancing the visibility of study/program status and progress
Streamlines overall study/program management activities by ensuring underlying processes and workflows adequately support data reporting needs
Undertakes development efforts in the area of departmental or organizational analytics beyond program activities (E.g Workforce Planning, FTE planning/forecasting and reporting)
May supervise other clinical or technical staff or teams
Uses appropriate tools and methods to monitor progress on all initiatives, including the usage of software (i.e. Excel, Access) and the generation of metrics
Works with appropriate stakeholders to develop initiative charters, documenting objectives, scope, stakeholders, and approximate timing
Facilitates deliverables, according to the following criteria: Focuses equally on results (high-quality, timeline deliverables that meet objectives); process (use of logical and efficient process for achieving results); and relationships (engendering trust and goodwill among team members)
Uses meetings effectively to facilitate decisions, according to good meeting management practices
Tracks progress against timeline, resource, and quality objectives
Reports progress, status, risks, timelines, and needs to stakeholders
Advocates for solutions that support corporate and departmental goals
Ensures that the project meets stated timelines, or negotiates changes with appropriate lead time