Business Analyst

Sr Business AnalystLocation: Raleigh, NC (On-site)Duration: open for ContractEducational Qualification* Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, or related fieldExperience Range 10-12 years of experience in Business Analysis within Clinical Data Management or Biostatistics domainTagline/Tech Stack Snapshot - Business Analyst – Clinical Data & Analytics Domain Knowledge – Clinical Data Management (CDM), Biostatistics workflows, CDISC (SDTM/ADaM), FDA eCTD. Collaboration Tools – Github Projects / DevOps board / Jira Power BI Fabric Data PlatformRole Summary - (To be filled by Practice /DO)Business Analyst acts as the bridge between clinical stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring requirements are captured, translated, and delivered effectively.Leads requirement gathering & documentation across CDM, Biostatistics, and vendor partners.Translates business and regulatory needs into functional specifications aligned with 21 CFR Part 11, GxP, and HIPAA.Supports validation frameworks, audit-ready documentation, and reporting requirements such as Power BI dashboards and compliance scorecards.Facilitates workshops, UAT sessions, and milestone sign-offs to secure stakeholder alignment.Prepares for future readiness, advanced analytics, and AI-driven insights.Primary (Must have skills)* - To be Screened by TA TeamOverall Experience – 10+ years in IT with the most recent 6+ years focused on Business Analysis in regulated environments (Life Sciences, Pharma, Healthcare). Demonstrated success in translating complex clinical and biostatistics requirements into compliant, analytics-ready solutions.Business Analysis & Requirement Translation – 6+ years of experience gathering, documenting, and validating requirements from Clinical Data Management (CDM) and Biostatistics teams. Proven ability to conduct workshops, create functional specifications, and ensure alignment with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GxP, and HIPAA compliance.Microsoft Fabric & Data Governance – Understanding the Microsoft Fabric. Good in understanding governance policies, compliance documentation.Power BI & Reporting – Exposure BI solutions using Power BIClinical Data Management (CDM) & Biostatistics Collaboration – Strong domain knowledge in clinical trial data workflows, vendor data exchange, and biostatistics validation. Skilled in bridging CDM and Biostatistics requirements into unified, governed repositories.Compliance & Validation – Good understanding of regulatory frameworks including 21 CFR Part 11, GxP validation, HIPAA, and GDPR. Experienced in preparing IQ/OQ/PQ documentation, SOPs, and audit-ready deliverables.Stakeholder Engagement & Communication – 6+ years of experience facilitating workshops, UAT sessions, and cross-functional collaboration. Strong ability to translate technical concepts into business language for diverse stakeholders.Data Quality & Monitoring – Hands-on experience defining validation rules, monitoring dashboards, and exception handling processes. Skilled in ensuring data completeness, accuracy, and traceability across the lifecycle.Future-Ready Skills – Exposure to CDISC/SDTM/ADaM standards, OMOP mapping, and advanced analytics (R, Python, SAS). Familiarity with AI-driven accelerators (WinAIDM) for metadata-driven pipeline development and compliance automation.Generative AI / Copilot- Hands-on experience leveraging GenAI tools (GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Fabric Copilot, M365 Copilot) to accelerate the documentation and requirements gathering and other project needs.Why This Role Matters - New addition (To be filled by Practice /DO)The Business Analyst is the bridge between clinical stakeholders and technical delivery teams, ensuring that the Clinical Data Repository is not only implemented but also aligned with regulatory, operational, and analytical needs. In a highly regulated environment like Life Sciences and Pharma, success depends on translating complex CDM and Biostatistics requirements into actionable, compliant solutions. This role matters because:It ensures regulatory confidence by embedding 21 CFR Part 11, GxP, and HIPAA compliance into every requirement.It drives operational efficiency by reducing manual data transfers, enabling secure vendor collaboration, and standardizing workflows.It enables analytics readiness by defining requirements for dashboards, scorecards, and validated pipelines in Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.It fosters stakeholder alignment by facilitating workshops, UAT sessions, and milestone sign-offs across CDM, Biostatistics, IT, and vendors.It lays the foundation for innovation, preparing the organization for CDISC/OMOP integration, advanced analytics, and AI-driven insights in future phases.What You'll Do/ Job Description of Role* (RNR) - To be Evaluated by Technical Panel (Define it to give more clarity)Requirements Analysis & TranslationLead requirement gathering sessions with CDM, Biostatistics, and vendor stakeholders.Translate regulatory and business needs into functional specifications aligned with 21 CFR Part 11, GxP, and HIPAA.Document user stories, acceptance criteria, and workflows for ingestion, validation, and reporting.Author Business Requirement Documents (BRD) and Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS).Data Governance & ComplianceDefine validation rules across Bronze, Silver, and Gold layers (schema, business rules, certification).Ensure requirements incorporate dataset versioning, lineage, audit trails, and electronic signatures.Collaborate with QA teams to support IQ/OQ/PQ validation documentation and SOP creation.Support compliance reviews and FDA/EMA inspection readiness.Analytics & Reporting EnablementCapture reporting requirements for Power BI dashboards, compliance scorecards, and study progress reports.Define business rules for secure analytics environments (Python, R, SAS integration).Partner with technical teams to ensure reporting aligns with governance and audit workflows.Stakeholder Engagement & DeliveryFacilitate workshops, UAT sessions, and requirement walkthroughs with CDM, Biostatistics, and IT teams.Act as liaison between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams.Drive milestone sign-offs for requirement validation, UAT completion, and compliance readiness.Operational Oversight & Vendor CollaborationDefine secure vendor data exchange requirements (SFTP, portals, audit logging).Monitor data quality dashboards and coordinate issue resolution.Ensure requirements support scalability (100+ users, TB-scale datasets) and performance benchmarks.Future ReadinessContribute to roadmap planning for CDISC/SDTM/ADaM integration, OMOP mapping, and advanced analytics.Capture evolving requirements for AI-driven insights and real-world evidence (RWE) integration.Soft skills/other skills - To be Evaluated by Hiring Manager (To define how this will be evaluated)Communication SkillsCommunicate effectively with CDM, Biostatistics, IT, and vendor stakeholders.Use clear verbal, written (emails, documentation), and instant messaging approaches to ensure alignment.Interpersonal SkillsBuild and maintain productive relationships across cross-functional teams.Provide constructive feedback during requirement workshops and be open to stakeholder input.Problem-Solving & Analytical ThinkingStrong analytical mindset to evaluate complex clinical data workflows.Ability to troubleshoot requirement gaps, compliance risks, and process inefficiencies.Task / Work UpdatesPrior experience working in Agile/Scrum projects with tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.Provide regular updates, demonstrate proactivity, and show due diligence in carrying out responsibilities.Stakeholder ManagementSkilled in facilitating workshops, UAT sessions, and requirement walkthroughs.Act as liaison between business and technical teams, ensuring clarity and consensus.What Success Looks Like (6–12 Months) - Expected OutcomeWe are looking for a seasoned Business Analyst with 10+ years of experience in requirement analysis and delivery of data & analytics solutions for regulated industries (Life Sciences / Pharma). 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