Primary Job Function This role requires an individual with a passion for analyzing data and providing insights for actionable business decisions.
The Business Analyst is responsible for developing detailed requirements, analyzing customer data and identifying new opportunities for operational performance improvement, increased efficiency and workforce productivity for AlinIQ products.The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable track record of success delivering new features or products, and a deep knowledge of laboratory environment and processes.
The candidate should be a critical contributor to defining the informatics products within Abbotts Core Diagnostics Division.
She/he will also be responsible for supporting on-market products post-launch.
Responsibilities:Serve as subject matter expert, define detailed requirements, analyze business needs by means of interviews, workflow analyses and facilitate discussions with users.Translate users' business requirements into detailed functional designs for development, testing and implementation.Prepare detailed specifications and related documentation.Identify and communicate risks and issues impacting business rules, functional requirements and specifications.Participate in managing the scope of applications and related changes.Assist quality assurance with functional test case review.Collaborate with stakeholders on the evaluation of the feasibility, effort and costs to implement requirements.Create and execute user acceptance test plans for software changes and enhancementsPosition Accountability / ScopeShe/he is accountable for leading product requirements within Scrum teams.The individual will interact with project managers, product owners and R&D leadership on project scope, timeline, risks and budget.The individual will work as part of cross-functional teams in Global Marketing, Research & Development, Information Technology, Quality, Operations, Regulatory and Business Development to deliver informatics products.Interaction with R&D and other teams that are not co-located requires limited traveling.
Minimum EducationBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Decision Sciences, or equivalent work experience.Preferred QualificationsStrong verbal and written communication skills.Fluent in English (read/write/speak).Good knowledge of laboratory environment.
Experience in deployment and configuration of informatics solutions for laboratory is a plus.At least 2-3 years of experience in documenting requirements, writing basic report, modeling and providing oversight and support for On Market products.At least 2 years of experience defining process workflow diagrams, process/functional requirements and user needs.Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.Computer proficiency with MS Office Suite: Excel, SharePoint, Visio, Project and Power Point.Knowledge of Jama and Atlassian suite is a plus.Ability to adapt quickly to changing business and technology needs.Collaborate effectively with internal team members.