Business Analyst - ELN Implementation (Pharmaceutical Sciences & R&D Biology)

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Job Title: Business Analyst – ELN Implementation (Pharmaceutical Sciences & R&D Biology)

Overview:
We are seeking a versatile and experienced Business Analyst to support an enterprise-wide Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) transformation program spanning Pharmaceutical Sciences and R&D Biology domains. This position will play a key role in the implementation of Dotmatics ELN, Luma Lab Connect IDC, and Global Sample Management capabilities. The ideal candidate will bring deep domain knowledge across small molecule development, biology, and preclinical research workflows, and will be skilled in translating complex scientific needs into structured, Agile-ready requirements.

This hybrid role will require close collaboration with scientists, informatics teams, and implementation partners to ensure ELN templates and workflows effectively support scientific, regulatory, and data integrity goals. Occasional on-site presence in Boston (monthly or quarterly) may be required for major releases or workshops.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with stakeholders across Process Chemistry, Formulations, Analytical Development, Biology, and Preclinical Research teams to gather, analyze, and document requirements.
• Engage with scientists (Research Biology, In Vitro & In Vivo Biology, Pharmacology) to map current workflows, identify gaps, and optimize ELN usage.
• Translate scientific processes into structured Agile user stories, acceptance criteria, and test scripts.
• Collaborate with Dotmatics ELN implementation teams, ontology experts, and data integration groups to deliver and refine ELN solutions.
• Support configuration and testing of ELN templates, ensuring alignment with MedCheck workflows, global sample tracking, and data compliance standards.
• Prioritize and triage feedback to enhance system usability and scientific relevance.
• Identify project risks, scope changes, or technical blockers, and escalate them as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Computational Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or Scientist in the Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated experience with Dotmatics ELN implementation, enhancement, or migration (required).
• Strong domain expertise in one or more of the following: Process Chemistry, Formulation Development, Analytical Development, MedCheck, Biology, and Preclinical Research.
• Experience working in Agile development environments using tools like JIRA, Confluence, and SmartSheets.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with data integrity standards, scientific ontologies, and regulatory documentation practices.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, PowerBI, and collaboration tools.