Senior IT Business Systems Analyst

Finch Therapeutics - Somerville, MA

Hybrid - Somerville, MA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

As a member of the IT team at Finch Therapeutics, you will partner with the organization and be a key contributor in a variety of IT projects with a focus on delivering new GxP applications and systems. This is an opportunity to provide support and leadership on key strategic business initiatives at a time of growth.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross-functional teams to plan, design, and implement new GxP systems, acting as a business partner and sometimes as a leader or project manager.
• May contribute to implementation of G&A systems (accounting, procure-to-pay, HR, etc.)
• Work with stakeholders to ensure that the stakeholder needs are accurately captured and clear to create a best fit solution.
• Define data flow and business process diagrams and research the potential use of existing tools.
• Responsible for deliverables per the system development life cycle such as business requirements, traceability matrices, etc.
• Interface effectively with system business owners, Quality and associated vendors.
• Engage appropriate SMEs, as needed, to drive resolution to incidents and problems.
• Resolve GxP computer system issues in coordination with Quality and business users.
• Make recommendations to improve and optimize existing GxP systems.
• Act as SME to process within SDLC process.
• System administrator for user account management & security for GxP systems.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the life sciences industry and working knowledge of FDA and/or EU regulated environments. Other industry compliances may be a possible substitute for this qualification.
• Experience with Biotech functions (Manufacturing, Quality, etc.) preferred.
• Experience with G&A functions (accounting, procure-to-pay, HR, etc.) is useful.
• Well-developed business partnering & collaboration skills, adept at establishing & sustaining effective working relationships, both within & between departments.
• Strong Business Analyst ability to document business processes and use cases.
• Experience with cloud and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery models.
• Experience with Change Control, incident response and release management.
• Previous experience working with Quality stakeholders to validate GxP solutions for intended use.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work creatively and analytically to solve business problems.
• Comfortable under high-stress and exhibits poise and focus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in project management and general troubleshooting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare.
• Life insurance and long-term & short-term disability policies.
• Discretionary and flexible paid time off policies.
• Several months of paid parental leave.
• Generous 401(k) contribution.
• In-office gym with a shower and towel service.
• Fully stocked kitchen with free snacks, iced coffee & flavored/sparkling waters on tap.
• Ride-sharing sponsorship to and from the office from preset locations around Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville.