Mgr. Business Analyst, In-Vivo & Non-Clinical Safety, R&D BI&T

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Position: Manager, Business Analyst, In-Vivo & Non-Clinical Safety Product Team, Research BI&T

Location: Cambridge, MA

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology, and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Position Overview: The Business Analyst in the In-Vivo & Non-Clinical Safety Product Team will play a key role in bridging the gap between scientific research needs and IT solutions, specifically focusing on In-Vivo & Non-Clinical Safety Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN). This is a hands-on role where the successful candidate will work closely with researchers, lab personnel, and IT teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and ensure the effective implementation and support of LIMS and ELN applications.

If you want an exciting and rewarding career that is meaningful, consider joining our diverse team!

Desired Candidate Characteristics:

• Strong commitment to a career in technology with a passion for healthcare.
• Proven experience with LIMS and ELN systems.
• Degree in Biological or Chemical sciences with prior research experience.
• Knowledge of l In-Vivo & Non-Clinical Safety laboratory experimental processes and data management.
• Technical knowledge and support experience for LIMS and ELN systems in biotech/pharma research labs.
• Experience in business analysis and conducting training on LIMS and ELN platforms.
• Ability to work collaboratively with scientists, IT colleagues, vendors, and contractors.
• Demonstrated ability to work across a matrixed organizational model.
• Strong understanding of business needs and commitment to delivering the best user experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Agility to learn new tools and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with researchers, lab personnel, and other stakeholders to understand and document their needs and requirements for LIMS and ELN applications.
• Solution Design: Work with IT and software development teams to design and propose solutions that meet the identified requirements, ensuring alignment with best practices and regulatory standards.
• Support: Support end users with configuration, customization, and deployment of LIMS and ELN systems. Provide support during implementation phases to ensure smooth transitions and minimal disruption to lab operations.
• Manage Jira boards, create user stories and specifications for developers and testers. Support end users in use of LIMS, ELN, and other scientific applications and troubleshooting user issues. Conduct structured training in use of LIMS, ELN, and other scientific applications.

Qualifications:

• Education: Degree in Life Sciences, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in a life sciences research or laboratory environment. Experience with LIMS and ELN systems is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in LIMS and ELN applications, as well as familiarity with database management, data integration, and software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific requirements into technical solutions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• LIMS/ELN Implementation: Experience in leading rollouts of LIMS/ELN platforms to large user groups.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of regulatory requirements and quality standards in the life sciences industry, such as GxP, FDA, and ISO standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with LIMS and ELN platforms (e.g. Genedata, Dotmatics, Revvity, Sapio, Benchling, etc.).
• Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, CCBA) or Project Management (e.g., PMP).
• Familiarity with data analytics and reporting tools.

Why You Should Apply:

Around the world, we are passionate about impacting the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion, and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services, and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Our company is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments, and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or any part of the recruitment process direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

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