Senior IT Business Analyst
Core
Strategic IT partner for scientific and R&D functions (bioinformatics, data science, development science), translating business needs into IT roadmaps, technology stacks, and budgets.
Role type
Senior IT Business Analyst (Strategic Partner)
Builds
IT roadmaps, technology stacks, and associated budgets for scientific computing, data platforms, and AI tools.
Domain
Pharmaceutical R&D, Bioinformatics, Data Science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
IT business partnering, IT roadmap development, technology stack definition, budget management, stakeholder coordination, project portfolio management, scientific domain fluency (bioinformatics/data science), cloud platforms knowledge, AI/analytics technologies knowledge
Preferred skills
Early discovery research experience, scientific computing environments (HPC, cloud pipelines), bioinformatics/data science tools, PMP/ITIL/CBAP/TOGAF certifications, AWS cloud certifications, international experience
Technologies
HPC, cloud-based analysis pipelines, scientific computing environments, data platforms, AI tools, workflow and informatics systems
Responsibilities
Serve as primary IT point of contact for scientific teams; translate business requirements into IT demands and business cases; develop and maintain IT roadmaps and technology stacks; manage IT budget planning, forecasting, and execution; lead or oversee multiple IT projects from initiation to adoption; coordinate across IT teams, vendors, and business stakeholders; drive user adoption and change management.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic planning and budget ownership