Clinical Research Business Analyst II

Position Focus :

This position reviews and analyzes business and technical requirements, to define the scope and objectives for new or existing clinical trials.

This position works closely with study teams to gather requirements and devise procedures to solve complex problems at a high technical level in all phases of protocol development and programming activities.

This is not a "general" or "Information Technology" based Business Analyst. We need candidates with Clinical research based backgrounds.

Essential Duties

1. Develops the initial project charter and clarify the project scope, requirements, measurable outcomes, and project benefits in collaboration with process owners.

2. Documents the as is and to be business processes using standard process modeling tools and process improvement methodologies.

3. Decomposes high-level business and user requirements into functional requirements. Manages the development of functional specifications by collaborating with process owners;

gathering business requirements; creating functional specifications; and identifying, documenting, and resolving design issues 4.

Represents requirements using alternative views, such as analysis models (diagrams), prototypes, or scenarios. Provides compelling and concise analysis to enable business owners to make well informed decisions regarding options for problem resolution and opportunity realization.

5. Leads requirements analysis and verification, ensuring that requirement statements are complete, consistent, concise, comprehensible, traceable, feasible, unambiguous, and verifiable, and that they conform to standards.

6. Contributes in testing and quality assurance process. Collaborates with developers and end-users to insure that application functionality meets client needs.

Tests solutions, problem-solve issues, and coordinate enhancements. 7. Responsible for requirements prioritization and solution risk analysis.

8. Plans and communicates the departmental readiness plan. Supports metrics integration and execution for optimal results.

9. Develops and delivers training to end users. 10. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business, technology or related field. Four years of related experience in analysis of business needs and development of related business systems or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill / Ability 1 :

Demonstrated ability with using clinical trial systems, protocol tracking and reporting.

Required Skill / Ability 2 :

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Required Skill / Ability 3 :

Ability to manage complex technical details and communicate technical concepts to non-technical staff.

Required Skill / Ability 4 :

Ability to use analytical and quantitative skills and diagnostic techniques to resolve problems.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills :

Bachelor's degree in health informatics, business, computer science preferred. Knowledge of clinical trials process / practices, managing clinical trials data and reporting clinical trials results preferred.

Weekend Hours Required?

Evening Hours Required?

Drug Screen

Health Screening

Background Check Requirements

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Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position.

Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement :

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