Business Systems Analyst

This is a remote position at least for the next 6 month due to Covid! Only candidates within California or that are willing to relocate! No 3rd party agencies! Direct W2 employees only! Development Sciences Informatics (DSI) is seeking a talented and experienced business analyst to contribute to scientific data management efforts. Development Sciences (DevSci) is a translational science organization that plays a critical role at both client's Research and Early Development (gRED) and late stage development of products at Roche. DevSci supports drug discovery and development projects across all therapeutic areas from discovery to launch (and beyond). We are poised at a unique time when large volumes of complex and varied internal and external data for DevSci areas, such as Biomarker, PK/PD, Diagnostics, Safety Assessment and Bio-analytical, need to be readily accessible to ensure that swift analysis, interpretation, and decision making can occur. These data impact decisions in ongoing pre-clinical and clinical programs, and provide key knowledge to inform new target discovery. DevSci Informatics is accountable for leading the strategy and execution around data lifecycle management, data standards, analytics infrastructure, ongoing data operations and informatics systems. Responsibilities: We are looking for a highly motivated individual with strong technical and communication skills to play a key role in the delivery of informatics solutions that are cost effective, sustainable, and meet business requirements. The Ideal candidate will be able to work collaboratively across a diverse team of informatics engineers, informatics analysts, scientists, research associates, data scientists/analysts, and vendor representatives. Understand current business processes and define future business processes Lead business analysis efforts related to data lifecycle management, analytics infrastructure, and informatics systems Engage Stakeholders, facilitate workshops, conduct interviews to define business goals and elicit business requirements Prioritize requirements collaboratively with business stakeholders, UX designer and technology team Accountable for documentation including business requirements, functional and/or technical specifications, workflow diagrams, and training documentation Lead small projects and drive resolution of system or process issues. Determine documentation needs based on the project Ensure that the project team has clear understanding of functional requirements and business expectations Conduct UAT and training sessions for a product or implementation Skills required: Must Be:- Process Oriented, work independently, and able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers/stakeholders Understanding of R&D processes and scientific data life cycle. Able to bridge the disciplines of drug development and informatics. Proven track record of conducting business analysis that led to the successful delivery Experience managing cross-functional scientific stakeholder relationships Familiarity with informatics systems, relational and non-relational databases, scripting languages, and data visualization tools Working experience with both Waterfall and Agile project methodologies, data management techniques and infrastructure requirements Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and stakeholder management Good research, product demo and presentation skills Familiar with use of collaborative tools preferably confluence and JIRA