Business Analyst

BCforward is seeking a highly motivated Business Analyst to support their pharmaceutical client in Indianapolis.

Expected Duration: Long Term

Location: Indianapolis, IN/hybrid

Expected duties:

• Requirement Elicitation: Proficiency in gathering and documenting requirements from Business Product Owners and Business Process Owners using techniques such as interviews and workshops.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders, developers, and other team members.
• User Story Writing: Ability to write clear and concise user stories that capture the needs of end-users and stakeholders.
• Product Backlog Management: Experience in managing and prioritizing the product backlog, ensuring that it reflects the needs of the business and aligns with the delivery capability and capacity.
• Stakeholder Management: Skill in managing relationships with various stakeholders, including business users, other business analysts, and development teams, to ensure alignment and buy-in.
• Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile methodologies, including experience in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and sprint reviews.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex business processes, identify gaps, and propose solutions using various analytical techniques.
• Technical Aptitude: Basic understanding of software development principles and technologies.
• Documentation Skills: Proficiency in documenting requirements, user stories, and other validation documentation using tools like Jira and HP ALM.
• Testing and QA: Understanding of software testing principles and experience in working with QA teams to ensure that developed solutions meet the specified requirements. Including, if needed, authoring/modifying test scripts, executing test scripts and/or approving executed test scripts.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet project deadlines and deliverables.
• Conflict Resolution: Skill in resolving conflicts and managing disagreements within the team or between stakeholders, fostering a collaborative working environment.
• Customer Focus: Commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of customers and end-users, ensuring that the final product delivers value and meets their expectations.
• Domain Knowledge: Understanding of the pharmaceutical clinical trial process, including knowledge of relevant technologies, trends, and regulations is highly preferred, but not mandatory