The Principal Business Analyst (BA) in Research and Preclinical Development IT will collaborate with Research Scientists acting as a liaison defining and delivering data management solutions. The BA interfaces between Research Systems Analysts, Programmers, Data Architects, Scientists, and IT Project Managers ensuring information technology designs meet the needs of the end users. In addition, we ensure our solutions meet the requirements by engaging the team in an iterative software development cycle

This position will required you to be on-site for 3+ days/week at our Tarrytown, NY offices. We cannot offer a fully remote option. If eligible, we can offer relocation assistance. 

A typical day may include the following:
•    Lead scientific-related business needs assessment and design, build and implementation of IT systems. Work with scientists and laboratory personnel understanding business processes and suggesting improvement opportunities. 
•    Define user requirements and design plans solutions into the Research systems architecture through documentation of scientific processes, data workflows, and product/service requirements
•    Collaborate with end-users and technical teams translating high-level business and user requirements into functional and design specifications. 
•    Act as an expert technical and scientific resource to software development staff in all phases of the development and implementation process
•    Participate in user research, usability and acceptance testing
•    Understand system interdependencies and collaborate with project teams accordingly
•    Assist in evaluating cost-benefit and return on investment analyses
•    Train, develop and manage junior scientific business analysts
•    Contributes to the definition, implementation and governance of the BA practices and processes. 
•    May lead or supervise a small team (e.g., 1 - 3 people), assigning day-to-day work.

This may be for you if you have:
•    Strong ability to collaborate with business functional leaders, across all levels in the business supported organization and with technologists.
•    Experience with critical functional data and management processes, and data integration.
•    Collaborative, agile approach to drive speedy, creative and efficient use of technology and data to drive business value across IT.
•    Ability to creatively and constructively challenge designs to ensure simplicity and supportability.
•    Capable of translating and presenting concepts into practical business terms in both small and large group settings.
•    Ability to analyze and document complex data management processes.
•    Ability to think analytically and interpret relevant data and information.

To be considered, you must have an Advanced degree (MS or PhD) and 5+ years of scientific experience, including 2+ years in a data, business analyst or relevant IT project execution role. Experience in business process & requirements gathering through is execution. Your Research experience will need to include some of the following: (e.g., biologic and/or small molecule drug discovery, cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, and/or invivo studies). 

Preferred experiences
•    Business intelligence tools such as Spotfire, Tableau, Qliksense, Vortex, Power BI. 
•    Project Management of Research programs in a pharmaceutical setting or use of PPM systems to manage projects. 
 

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels!

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions.  For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process.  Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.

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