Senior Business Analyst, Biologics Discovery Automation

Senior IT Business Analyst - Biologics Discovery Automation
Location: Hybrid - Spring House PA, 2 days onsite per week
Reports to: Head of Research Systems Engineering or Biologics Discovery Product Owner

Role summary
We are seeking a Senior IT Business Analyst to partner with discovery scientists, Business Technology product owners, Business Technology data teams, and the Automation Community of Practice to define the data and IT strategy required to support a significant automation investment surrounding our Biologics Discovery capabilities. This role sits at the intersection of IT, lab automation, and the scientific discovery process: you will translate scientific needs into clear requirements, ensure assays are automation-ready, document relevant IT systems and workflows, define data models and pipelines, and help the program deliver production-quality data that supports downstream decision making.
This is a hands-on, stakeholder-facing role focused on requirements, process design, vendor/technology evaluation, and change management. Prior domain knowledge and experience interfacing with scientists in a biopharma context, along with experience operating in a matrixed biopharma IT organization will ensure your success - driven by your ability to rapidly learn, ask the right questions, and work closely with internal subject-matter experts.



Key responsibilities

• Partner with scientific leads, Business Technology product owners, and Business Technology data teams to document the end-to-end screening workflow(s) and information flows, from sample accessioning through assay automation to data ingestion and archiving.
• Align with scientific leads and Business Technology product owners responsible for the data analysis process and ensure efficient intersection to the automation scope.
• Elicit, formalize, and prioritize functional and non-functional requirements for instruments, middleware, LIMS/ELN integration, data capture formats, and analytics/visualization needs.
• Translate scientific assay protocols into automation-ready specifications including plate maps, controls, acceptance criteria, edge cases, error-handling, and SOP requirements.
• In partnership with Biologics Discovery scientists, develop an evaluation framework to assess various assays for inclusion in the automated workcell, defining criteria, weights, decision thresholds, etc.
• As needed, support vendor selection and RFPs for automation platforms, and instrument integration; evaluate vendor proposals from an IT and data-forward perspective.
• Define test plans (UAT), acceptance criteria, and related project artifacts.
• Develop process maps, requirements artifacts, user stories, and backlog items for engineering teams; serve as product owner proxy when needed.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years experience within the biopharma industry as an IT Business Analyst, IT Business Process Analyst, IT Business Partner, or IT Product Owner in complex technical programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams (scientists, automation engineers, data engineers, vendors) and drive decision-making.
• Strong skills in requirements elicitation, process mapping (BPMN or equivalent), stakeholder analysis, and translating domain-specific needs into technical requirements.
• Practical experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, or similar for backlog and documentation management.
• Proficiency in writing clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; strong change management experience.

Soft skills & competencies

• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills - can work with both bench scientists and technical team members.
• Rapid learner with curiosity for new scientific concepts and lab practices.
• Structured thinker who can break complex workflows into implementable increments.

Join Our Team at Atlas
Atlas is a global strategic consulting firm, focused on the Life Sciences industry. Our services include Management Consulting, Managed Services and Agile Services. Global pharmaceutical companies and emerging players in life sciences depend on Atlas consultants to ensure they have the capabilities that will give them the ability to succeed. We are seeking Atlas IMPACT Makers who are ready to lead and innovate in dynamic environments. IMPACT Makers embody the principles of Atlas, driving transformative change and delivering outstanding results.


We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are committed to creating an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed