Overview
Senior IT Business Systems Analyst - Corporate Functions. Join to apply for the Senior IT Business Systems Analyst - Corporate Functions role at Gilead Sciences.
At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we've tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer—working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world's biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference. Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
Gilead values people leaders as a cornerstone of the employee experience. As a people leader now or in the future, you are a key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations.
Responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities
- Partner with stakeholders across G&A functions to identify business needs, analyze processes, and document requirements.
- Conduct as-is and to-be process mapping using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
- Translate business requirements into optimized, scalable solutions in collaboration with IT and solution delivery teams.
- Develop user stories, test cases, and functional specifications to support system implementations and enhancements.
Process Improvement & Solution Design
- Evaluate current business processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reduce operational risk.
- Design integrated solutions that align with G&A and Corporate strategies and objectives.
- Provide insights on best practices for process optimization and system implementation.
Project Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a liaison between business units, IT teams, and external vendors to ensure successful solution delivery.
- Participate in IT projects, system upgrades, and digital transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Utilize Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies to manage project requirements and drive outcomes.
Testing & Validation
- Develop and execute test plans for SQA, system integrations and user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Ensure solutions meet business needs and compliance requirements, particularly in regulated environments such as Life Sciences.
Mentorship & Leadership
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior business analysts on projects and best practices.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team.
Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience in business analysis or related function in Life Sciences or High Technology domains, or
- Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience.
- Excellent business partnership and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Significant experience in streamlining business processes and documenting as-is and to-be processes, preferably Lean Six Sigma. Lean Six Sigma black belt or similar certification is a plus.
- Significant experience with Agile methodology and tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira. Agile certification such as Scrum Master is a plus.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to facilitate process development and requirements workshops.
- Domain experience supporting G&A functions including Finance, Procurement, Legal, HR, and Public Affairs is required.
- Ability to analyze complex problems and translate into process and system requirements.
- High proficiency with Visio, Lucid, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- Experience in Life Sciences and GxP compliant processes is a plus.
Gilead Core Values
- Integrity (Doing What's Right)
- Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
- Teamwork (Working Together)
- Excellence (Being Your Best)
- Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)
People Leader Accountabilities
- Create Inclusion by recognizing the business value of diverse teams and embedding inclusion in leadership and team management.
- Develop Talent by understanding skills, aspirations and potential, and coaching accordingly to grow and realize purpose.
- Empower Teams by aligning goals and providing support to remove barriers and connect the team to the broader ecosystem.
Salary & Benefits
The salary range for this position is: $169,320.00 - $219,120.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This position may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, gender identity or other protected characteristics. Applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact ...@gilead.com. Our environment respects individual differences and promotes a harassment-free workplace. For current employees and contractors, please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Job Details
- Seniority level: Not Applicable
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Information Technology
- Industries: Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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