Associate, Systems Analyst

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.•Princeton, NJ

1d•$80,044 - $115,000

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 team members, the role helps ensure technology solutions meet business needs and organizational goals. The role develops technical, analytical, and business solutions. The analyst learns technologies and tools relevant to assigned projects and applies that knowledge to implement solutions that meet stakeholder requirements, with oversight from more senior team members. Contributions include technical and service management support, technical analysis, system configuration, development of subject matter knowledge, and support for senior associates, architects, and other experienced colleagues. The position requires up to 5–10% travel based on business needs. The listed U.S. pay range is $80,044 to $115,000, plus incentive opportunity. Otsuka describes its mission as creating new products for better health worldwide in neuroscience and nephrology.

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 to handle 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 both 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 required.

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.
Participate in and contribute to the design of system solutions and enhancements.
Write code and configure solutions for proof of concepts.
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 effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Assist with data analysis and reporting to support business decision-making.
Ensure data integrity and compliance with internal standards.