Business Analyst

Manufacturing – Business Operations Associate
Location: New Brunswick, NJ (Hybrid – 50% Onsite)
Duration: 12-Month Contract

Position Summary:

The Global Supply Chain (GSC) Strategy & Business Operations Associate plays a crucial role in driving key business initiatives, optimizing processes, and enhancing data analytics and visualization strategies. This role will lead cross-functional projects, manage governance frameworks, and implement change management strategies to improve efficiency and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities: Business Operations & Governance:

• Establish, document, and maintain Global Supply Chain (GSC) governance frameworks, business processes, and best practices.
• Facilitate governance meetings, set agendas, and lead discussions to ensure structured decision-making.
• Standardize and streamline strategic planning processes across all GSC pillars.
• Develop and oversee tools to evaluate supply chain performance and enable proactive risk management.

Data Analytics & Visualization:

• Develop and execute data analytics and visualization strategies, collaborating with business partners to analyze data and generate actionable insights.
• Build and manage dashboards and performance scorecards in tools like Tableau, Power BI, Spotfire, or Solvace to support data-driven decision-making.
• Conduct external benchmarking to identify industry best practices and opportunities for improvement.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies in data analytics and digital transformation.

Project Management & Continuous Improvement:

• Lead GSC-wide projects and initiatives, driving strategic objectives across business pillars such as delivery, planning, clinical supply chain, and digital excellence.
• Oversee business calendar processes, ensuring timely execution of key deliverables.
• Identify and implement process improvements, ensuring long-term operational efficiency.
• Plan and manage cross-functional projects, coordinating teams to drive performance improvements.

Change Management & Employee Engagement:

• Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of business initiatives.
• Lead and facilitate centers of excellence for change management and organizational culture.
• Organize team-building events, workshops, and engagement activities to promote a collaborative work environment.
• Execute communication plans, including newsletters, town halls, and leadership updates.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

✅ Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or Life Sciences (MBA preferred).
• PMP certification is a plus.

✅ Experience:

• 4 years of experience in business operations, supply chain, or data analytics, preferably in pharmaceuticals or a related industry.
• Hands-on experience with data science, modeling, and analytics platforms (e.g., SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI, Spotfire, Solvace).
• Strong project management skills with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in business process optimization, risk management, and performance evaluation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced PowerPoint skills (animations, transitions, multimedia elements).

✅ Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present ideas to executives and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with a fact-based decision-making mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement across business functions.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $54.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have pharma background and experience in business operations?

Experience:

• Python: 1 year (Required)
• Tableau: 1 year (Required)
• Power BI: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $50 - $54