Principal Analyst, Clinical Operations/Medical Writing

Vertex Pharmaceuticals•Boston, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Engagement & Technology Principal Analyst will be a technical resource in ensuring delivery and support of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and a wide range of custom solutions in support of their business partners. The Business Engagement & Technology Principal Analyst will partner with business leadership to deliver capabilities and execute on a roadmap that align to support business strategy in Clinical Operations and Medical Writing . Additionally, the Business Engagement & Technology Principal Analyst will maintain reliable, scalable and compliant systems that easily meet business needs by efficient delivery and enhancements that provides opportunities for developing and implementing innovative solutions and integrations.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge in the core disciplines of project management, business analysis, solution design, delivery, and testing
Experienced in building productive partnerships with business stakeholders and aligning them around a recommendation/solution
Strong understanding of the business (Clinical Operations/Medical Writing), processes, and any appropriate regulatory environments
Expertise in data analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SQL) and enterprise platforms in the Clinical Operations space (e.g., Veeva, Suvoda, Salesforce).
Deep understanding of GMDA functions including clinical development, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs.
Results oriented contributor with a proven track record of on-time project delivery for large, complex projects with global stakeholders
Able to manage own workload with minimal direction
Very strong written and verbal communication skills and strong ability to present complex or sensitive information in a clear and concise manner to various technical and non-technical audiences
Exceptional analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, and prioritization skills
Strong system life cycle expertise
Good knowledge of running IT managed services or outsourced/ offshore teams
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Very strong MS Office skills, including MS Project & Visio, Excel and PowerPoint experience
Experience in Agile methodology
Ability to influence strategic decisions and drive alignment across diverse teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in business engagement, technology strategy, or data analytics within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.

Nice To Haves

PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.
Experience with AI/ML applications and digital transformation initiatives is a plus.

Responsibilities

Become a trusted partner of the business leaders within their remit
Understand their needs and vision, and deliver technology solutions to support and enable their goals and objectives
Provide insights on how technology can improve business processes to enable operating efficiencies and support the achievement of business goals and objectives.
Help refine and execute the technology strategy by leading the evaluation, selection, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of technology solutions.
Develop and maintain a long term life cycle plan for the ongoing maintenance and management of systems.
Manage relationships with our strategic software vendors and service providers
Work closely with DTE Compliance, Internal Audit, and Quality Assurance groups as needed to ensure compliance with all appropriate regulations, as well as our DTE system lifecycle and change management requirements
Serve as a liaison between GMDA and Data, Technology & Engineering (DTE) to ensure strategic alignment.
Apply Agile, Lean, and design thinking methodologies to optimize solution delivery.
Translate complex data into actionable insights and compelling business narratives.
Monitor emerging technologies and trends to inform GMDA’s digital strategy.
Drive change enablement and foster a culture of agility and continuous improvement.