MES - IT Buisness Analyst (Remote-US)

MES - IT Buisness Analyst (Remote-US)

We are looking to hire a candidate with the mentioned skill sets and experience for one of our clients within the pharmaceutical Industry. This is a 12+ month contracting role, with potential for extension. 

Job Overview

Implement OSCAR Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to enable Electronic Batch Records (EBR) along with equipment and OCPLM integration for CSD Frederick Manufacturing.

Justification: The EBR is needed to mitigate the occurrence of batch record-related errors, automate the capture of batch records providing easier access and a clear audit trail, and enhance efficiency by decreasing manufacturing lead times.

Role Scope / Deliverables

As an IT Business Analyst, you'll contribute to bridging business needs with technology solutions to advance our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze processes, gather requirements, and implement innovative solutions that drive operational efficiency. Working in an Agile environment, you'll help define and document business requirements, create user stories, facilitate and lead workshops, and ensure successful solution delivery.

This role offers opportunities to work with advanced technologies while making meaningful contributions to critical business initiatives. The position works closely with Manufacturing Operations, primarily within the Frederick, MD facilities, but also across various sites and with other IT teams as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Manufacturing Operations in creating business value through new product introductions, productivity, and process improvements.
• Gather and analyze business requirements.
• Facilitate communication between business and IT teams.
• Create and maintain business and functional requirements.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and End User Training.
• Develop a good understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Manage stakeholder expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of experience in business analysis, requirements gathering, and process improvement.
• Experience with implementing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to enable Electronic Batch Records (EBR) along with equipment and OCPLM integration for manufacturing operations
• Extensive experience with Agile methodologies and project management principles.
• Advanced skills in data analysis and reporting using Excel, Power BI, and SQL.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and other project management/documentation tools.
• Excellent requirements gathering and documentation capabilities.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills for leading workshops and stakeholder meetings.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Experience creating user stories, process flows, and acceptance criteria.
• Proficiency in conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

• Experience working with software development or configuration tools.
• Life Sciences industry background is a strong plus.
• Experience working in a GxP environment is a strong plus.
  
  

Other Job Details:

• Job Type: C2C or W2.
• Duration: 12+ months with high possibility of extension.
• Location: REMOTE.
• Pay Rate:$55 on W2 and $60 on C2C
• Docs required: ID proof will be required.