Senior Business Systems Analyst

We are seeking a

Senior Business Systems Analyst (BSA)

to bridge the gap between business stakeholders, manufacturing system owners, and technical teams. The BSA will support the

design, validation, and deployment of data readiness and authentication processes

for manufacturing systems data being ingested into Clients

data lake

and downstream platforms (e.g., PI).

The role focuses on

requirements gathering, process mapping, and cross-functional collaboration , ensuring that datasets are

fit-for-purpose

and aligned with operational and compliance needs.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with

manufacturing system owners, Data lake teams, and business stakeholders

to define

data readiness requirements .

Translate business needs into

clear technical specifications

for Data Analysts / Engineers.

Document

data authentication protocols, audit controls, and readiness standards .

Conduct

gap analysis

to identify integrity issues, missing data, or inconsistencies impacting downstream systems.

Support design of

automated audit controls

to ensure ongoing data quality and compliance.

Work with Trailblazer rollout teams to align site-level data readiness solutions with deployment timelines.

Develop and maintain

process documentation, data flow maps, and user acceptance criteria .

Act as the liaison between

technical resources (data engineering teams)

and

business users (manufacturing, operations, QA) .

Monitor progress, escalate risks, and ensure solutions meet both

business and compliance requirements .

Required Skills & Experience

7–10 years’ experience as a

Business Systems Analyst

or related role in manufacturing / life sciences.

Strong understanding of

manufacturing systems data

(SCADA, PLC, control systems) and downstream applications.

Experience with

data readiness, authentication, and audit protocols .

Proven ability to

translate complex data / technical concepts into business-friendly documentation .

Familiarity with

PI (OSIsoft / Aveva)

or other manufacturing historians

Excellent skills in

requirements gathering, process documentation, and stakeholder management .

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to

work with ambiguous / incomplete data .

Knowledge of

regulatory and compliance considerations

in pharma manufacturing data is a plus.

Desirable / Nice-to-Have

Experience with

Agile methodologies / PI planning .

Prior work in

data quality, governance, or audit frameworks .

Exposure to

data lakes, pipelines, and relational database ecosystems .

Knowledge of

pharma GxP data requirements .