Senior Business Systems Analyst

Roche • Oceanside, CA

1d • $98,000 - $182,000

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled professional to oversee the development, maintenance, and advancement of the SAP system recipe and master data, supporting Oceanside Production. As a subject matter expert and liaison, the position involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless integration between SAP S4H, OMP, MES, LIMS, and paper-based systems. The ideal candidate will excel at leading cross-functional teams, identifying and solving challenges, driving measurable business results, and proactively proposing improvements. Additionally, this role requires engaging with the global business process management community and handling project and system implementation challenges with both teamwork and independent initiative. A strong understanding of broader manufacturing and operational functions—including Drug Substance and Drug Product processes, materials management, production scheduling, capacity management, and quality—is essential. The Opportunity The Senior Business Systems Analysts will be responsible for collaborating with suppliers/customers to identify, create, and manage SAP Master Data in order to enable planning and Make-Assess-Release processes. As a key team member on Business Systems Integration (BSI) Team, responsibilities of this position include: Applies extensive theoretical and cross-functional expertise in the context of company objectives to independently address complex problems. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. Work is performed under limited direction. Establishes own work priorities and timeliness. May provide guidance and coordinate work activities of other personnel. Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems and initiatives. Exercises judgement in selecting methods and techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data, requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors including inter-organizational impact. Regularly exercises independent judgment and discretion regarding matters of significance. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters. Represents organization as a prime contact on initiatives and projects.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. degree with 2 to 4 years work experience in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical or related industry, or a Master’s Degree with 0-2 years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with ERP systems Recipe Development, Master Data.
• Full use and application of basic Supply Chain/Business Process/cGMP theories, principles, and techniques.
• Possess strong analytical skills and understanding of systems and technical designs.
• Knowledge of cGMPs and equivalent regulations
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interpret Quality standards for implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage small projects from initiation to delivery to achieve measurable results.
• Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate situations and propose potential solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally both in writing and verbally.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn a broad range of skills
• Flexibility in problem solving and work hours to meet business objectives and dynamic. production requirements

Nice To Haves

• Experience in GMP Biopharmaceutical production facility.
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Experience with SAP
• Experience with MES or other SAP interfacing Business Systems
• APICS CPIM certification
• Able to organize large sets of electronic data in spreadsheets and databases.
• Knowledge and practical application of Lean and/or Six Sigma methodology preferred.
• SQL statement scripting competency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop SAP Master data for load into system.
• Coordinate and lead Data Definition and Deployment efforts with site and network representatives.
• Adhere to change management processes to ensure data is deployed and maintained in a controlled manner.
• Provide analysis and reporting of data to manage key performance indicators and Class A metrics.
• Translate business requirements to technical specifications and collaborate with key stakeholders to complete requests.
• Provide training on usage, enhancements and changes to business systems
• Leads cross-functional teams in the identification and implementation of improvement initiatives, using LEAN techniques.

Benefits

• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
• This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
• Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees