Business Analyst – Automation, Analytics & AI

Job Description

Position overview:

The Business Analyst – Automation, Analytics & AI (BA – AA & AI) supports the identification, delivery, and attainment of country-level automation, analytics, and AI solutions that enhance clinical trial operations. The role assists with business case preparation, data analysis, dashboard/report building, workflow documentation, solution testing, training, and user support. The BA – AA & AI helps ensure solutions are compliant, adopted, and continuously improved and may be involved in supporting alignment and scalability for regional and global solutions.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in life science discipline, business analytics, computing science,

engineering, or related field, with 2 years of hands-on experience in data analysis,

process improvement, or technology-enabled projects (including exposure to automation

platforms, analytics tools, or AI frameworks), or

• An associate degree or equivalent post‑secondary qualification in a life science

discipline, business analytics, computing science, engineering, or related field, combined

with a minimum of 4 years of relevant hands-on experience in data analysis, process

improvement, or technology-enabled projects (including exposure to automation

platforms, analytics tools, or AI frameworks)

Preferred Experience:

• Exposure to clinical research operations or adjacent functions.

• Experience with Business Intelligence (BI) tools (e.g., Power BI/Tableau) and basic data

wrangling (Excel/PowerQuery/DAX; introductory Structured Query Language (SQL)).

• Familiarity with workflow documentation and testing/UAT practices.

• Internships or project work in healthcare/life sciences/regulatory environments desirable.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Business analysis skills

• Data literacy

• Technical aptitude: hands-on with Excel and at least one BI tool; foundational

understanding of automation platforms and AI-assisted tools, with willingness to learn

approved platforms.

• Organization & communication

• Compliance awareness

• Learning mindset: proactive, curious, and coachable; embracing feedback and continuous improvement.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Automation Architecture, Automation Framework Design, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence (BI), Clinical IT, Communication, Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Data Wrangling, Good Clinical Data Management Practice (GCDMP), Interpersonal Relationships, Life Science, New Technology Integration, Process Improvements, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Training, Structured Query Language (SQL)

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

06/23/2026

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