Role Description:
Implement OSCAR Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to enable electronic batch records (EBR) along with equipment and OCPLM integration for CSD Frederick Manufacturing.
Justification: The EBR is needed to mitigate the occurrence of batch record-related errors, automate the capture of batch records providing easier access and a clear audit trail, and enhance efficiency by decreasing manufacturing lead times.
Role Scope Deliverables:
As an IT Business Analyst, youll contribute to bridging business needs with technology solutions to advance our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
Youll collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze processes, gather requirements, and implement innovative solutions that drive operational efficiency.
Working in an agile environment, youll help define and document business requirements, create user stories, facilitate and lead workshops, and ensure successful solutions delivery.
This role offers opportunities to work with advanced technologies while making meaningful contributions to critical business initiatives.
This role works closely with Manufacturing Operations, primarily within the Frederick, MD facilities, but also across various sites and with other IT teams as needed.
Key Skills: Key Responsibilities
Partnering with Manufacturing Operations in creating business value through new product introductions, productivity, and process improvements
Gather and analyze business requirements
Facilitate communication between business and IT teams
Create and maintain business and functional requirements
Support User Acceptance Testing and End User Training
Have a good understanding of our MES systems
Manage stakeholder expectations Education
Bachelors Degree plus 2 years of experience in business analysis, requirements gathering, and process improvement
Preferred Fields of Study: Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field Required Qualifications
Extensive experience in Agile methodologies and project management principles
Advanced skills in data analysis and reporting using tools like Excel, Power BI, SQL
Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and other project managementdocumentation tools
Excellent requirements gathering and documentation capabilities
Strong communication and facilitation skills for leading workshops and stakeholder meetings
Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical requirements
Experience creating user stories, process flows, and acceptance criteria
Proficiency in conducting user acceptance testing (UAT)
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with software development or configuration tools
Life Science industry background is a strong plus
Experience working in a GxP environment is a strong plus Other Skills and Abilities
Must be self-confident, assertive, and self-motivated
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills attention to detail is crucial
Ability to work as a team member and contribute to the overall success of a team as well as work independently and handle multiple tasks
Ability to tear down complex problems into smaller components
Ability to develop solutions that reduce total cost of ownership over the long run
Strong written and oral communication skills with internal customers and all levels of management in a non-technical manner.
Customer focus and proven ability to build strong working relationships
Ability to organize, disseminate information efficiently gain consensus and set expectations
Strong time management skills, prioritization abilities and drive to take ownership of issues and tasks
