Associate, Systems Analyst

Otsuka•Princeton, NJ

About The Position

The Systems Analyst supports the analysis, design, and implementation of information systems that support business operations and improve efficiency. Working with business stakeholders and technical teams under the guidance of experienced colleagues, the role helps ensure technology solutions meet business requirements and organizational goals. The analyst develops technical, analytical, and business solutions, learns technologies and tools relevant to assigned projects, and applies that knowledge to implement solutions with oversight from senior team members. The role contributes to technical and service management support, technical analysis, system configuration, and development of subject-matter knowledge. It also supports Senior Associates, Senior Architects, Architects, and other experienced team members. The position requires up to 5–10% travel based on business needs.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience in systems analysis or a related IT role.
Familiarity with R&D systems, programming and AI tools, databases, and reporting tools.
Aptitude and demonstrated interest in learning new technologies, platforms, and programming languages.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) concepts, methodologies, and tools.
Ability to follow established processes, procedures, technical standards, and work instructions while developing judgment for increasingly complex assignments.
Ability to organize assigned work, manage priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate when assistance or escalation is needed.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with technical and non-technical team members.
Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
Ability and willingness to seek guidance from experienced team members and appropriately escalate complex, unfamiliar, or higher-risk issues.
Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an adjacent field.
Advanced degree in sciences, business administration, or pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

Participate in requirements meetings to elicit and document functional and technical requirements.
Analyze current systems and workflows to identify areas for improvement.
Contribute to the design of system solutions and enhancements.
Write code and configure solutions for Proofs of Concept.
Support and perform configuration, testing, and deployment of new systems or updates.
Provide ongoing support for existing systems, including troubleshooting, configuration updates, and issue resolution.
Maintain system documentation and user guides in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Work with developers, QA teams, and project managers to support successful delivery.
Communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Assist with data analysis and reporting to support business decision-making.
Help ensure data integrity and compliance with internal standards.
Support technical and service management, technical analysis, system configuration, and the development of subject-matter knowledge.