Clinical Business Systems Senior Analyst II

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. The Clinical Business Systems Senior Analyst II provides technical support to Global Clinical Operations, managing multiple large-scale process and technology initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as a project manager or technical lead for small to large-scale process and technology initiatives related to operational reporting and analytics
• Works with various stakeholders and DTE counterparts to perform appropriate business requirements gathering activities
• Collects, analyzes, and integrates internal and external benchmarking data in support of short and long range planning activities for clinical programs
• Facilitates information sharing between study teams and various stakeholders by enhancing the visibility of study/program status and progress
• Streamlines overall study/program management activities by ensuring underlying processes and workflows adequately support data reporting needs
• Undertakes development efforts in the area of departmental or organizational analytics beyond program activities (E.g Workforce Planning, FTE planning/forecasting and reporting)
• May supervise other clinical or technical staff or teams
• Uses appropriate tools and methods to monitor progress on all initiatives, including the usage of software (i.e. Excel, Access) and the generation of metrics
• Works with appropriate stakeholders to develop initiative charters, documenting objectives, scope, stakeholders, and approximate timing
• Facilitates deliverables, according to the following criteria:
• Focuses equally on results (high-quality, timeline deliverables that meet objectives); process (use of logical and efficient process for achieving results); and relationships (engendering trust and goodwill among team members)
• Uses meetings effectively to facilitate decisions, according to good meeting management practices
• Tracks progress against timeline, resource, and quality objectives
• Reports progress, status, risks, timelines, and needs to stakeholders
• Advocates for solutions that support corporate and departmental goals
• Ensures that the project meets stated timelines, or negotiates changes with appropriate lead time

Requirements:

• Strong leadership, decision-making, and negotiation skills required
• Strong verbal/written communication, presentation skills and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Business Intelligence (BI) tools and technical understanding of data migration and data aggregation concepts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; expertise with Excel
• Typically requires 3-5 years of technical experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typically requires 2-4 years understanding of clinical trial-related business operations
• Bachelors degree in a scientific or allied health field (or equivalent degree)