Senior Manager, Principal Business Analyst - San Diego, CA

Job Description

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Position Overview :

The Senior Manager, Principal Business Analyst in the LIMS / ELN Product Team will play a key role in aligning scientific research needs with IT solutions, focusing on Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN). This hands-on role involves working with researchers, lab personnel, and IT teams to gather requirements, configure solutions, and ensure the effective implementation and support of LIMS and ELN applications. If you seek a meaningful and impactful career, consider joining our diverse team!

Desired Candidate Characteristics :

Strong commitment to a career in technology with a passion for healthcare.

Degree in Biological or Chemical sciences with research experience.

Understanding of Research and Development processes in the Pharma industry.

Technical expertise in supporting LIMS and ELN systems in biotech / pharma research labs.

Experience in business analysis, training, and supporting LIMS and ELN platform rollouts.

Ability to work collaboratively with scientists, IT colleagues, vendors, and contractors.

Ability to work across a matrixed organizational model.

Understanding of business needs and commitment to delivering the best user experience.

Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Agility to learn and implement new tools and processes.

Key Responsibilities :

Requirements Gathering : Collaborate with researchers, lab personnel, and other stakeholders to understand and document their needs and requirements for LIMS and ELN applications.

Solution Design : Work with IT and software development teams to design and propose solutions that meet the identified requirements, ensuring alignment with best practices and regulatory standards.

Support : Hands on configuration, customization, and deployment of LIMS and ELN systems. Provide hands-on support during implementation phases to ensure smooth transitions and minimal disruption to lab operations. Manage Jira boards, create user stories, and specifications for developers and testers. Support end users in the use of LIMS, ELN, and other scientific applications, and troubleshoot user issues. Conduct structured training sessions in the use of LIMS, ELN, and other scientific applications.

Testing and Validation : Assist in the development and execution of test plans to ensure that LIMS and ELN applications meet the specified requirements and function correctly. Support user acceptance testing (UAT) with end-users.

Training and demos : Create and deliver training materials / demos and sessions for end-users. Develop documentation, including user guides, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and system specifications.

Continuous Improvement : Monitor the performance and usage of LIMS and ELN systems, gather feedback from users, and identify opportunities for enhancements and optimizations.

Compliance : Ensure that all LIMS and ELN solutions comply with relevant compliance requirements, quality standards, and best practices in the life sciences industry.

Initiative Implementation : Assist in managing and tracking initiative timelines, deliverables, and milestones. Communicate implementation status and updates to stakeholders and management.

Stakeholder Management : Build and maintain strong relationships with end users to ensure effective support for LIMS and ELN initiatives.

Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities

Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. An advanced degree is preferred.

Experience : Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in a life sciences research or laboratory environment. Experience with LIMS and ELN systems is highly desirable.

Technical Skills : Proficiency in LIMS and ELN applications, as well as familiarity with database management, data integration, and software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.

Analytical Skills : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific requirements into technical solutions.

Communication Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

LIMS / ELN Platforms : Experience working with LIMS / ELN platforms.

Regulatory Knowledge : Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality standards in the life sciences industry, such as GxP.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with specific LIMS and ELN platforms (e.g., Genedata, Dotmatics, Revvity, Sapio, Benchling).

Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, CCBA) or Project Management (e.g., PMP).

Familiarity with data analytics and reporting tools.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $121,000 - $152,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation is decided based on demonstrated experience.

Salary : $121,000 - $152,000