Associate Systems Analyst

• Work with Product Owners and customers to define scope and value for new developments.

• Collaborate with Engineering, testing teams as well as Product Management to prioritize release scopes and groom the Product backlog.

• Ensure Acceptance Criteria and Definition of Done are well-defined.

• Work closely with UX to align technical requirements, scenarios, and business process maps with User Experience designs.

• Validate that test scenarios meet feature acceptance criteria and customer expectations.

• Maintain and ensure the quality of documented user stories/requirements in tools like Jira.

• Design, develop, and execute test plans to validate data integrity and consistency.

• Write and execute test cases in HP ALM (or equivalent tool), ensuring full coverage of functionalities.

• Perform SQL queries and scripting to verify accuracy across multiple environments.

• Conduct ETL testing to ensure smooth data transformation and migration.

• Identify, report, and track database defects and inconsistencies.

• Work closely with developers, business analysts, and data engineers to understand requirements and improve data quality.

• Perform database performance testing and optimize queries to enhance efficiency.

• Validate compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory standards.

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

• Master's degree and 1 to 3 years of Life Science/Biotechnology/Pharmacology/Information Systems experience OR

• Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of Life Science/Biotechnology/Pharmacology/Information Systems experience OR

• Diploma and 7 to 9 years of Life Science/Biotechnology/Pharmacology/Information Systems experience

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Experience with Agile software development methodologies (Scrum)

• Experience in database testing, ETL testing, or related fields.

• Strong expertise in SQL and hands-on experience with relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)

• Experience in test case authoring and execution using HP ALM.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Familiarity with GxP, CFR 21 Part 11 and systems validation

• Experience in creating and executing validation protocols (e.g., Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ))

• Experience with testing and validation tools, and testing frameworks

• Experience as a business analyst, with command of business analysis techniques & tools, as well as SDLC & iterative systems development methodologies

Professional Certifications:

• SAFe for Teams certification (preferred)

• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) (preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Able to work under minimal supervision

• Skilled in providing oversight and mentoring team members. Demonstrated ability in effectively delegating work

• Excellent analytical and gap/fit assessment skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams

• High degree of initiative and self-motivation

• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully

• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals

• Strong presentation and public speaking skills

Shift Information:

• This position operates on the second shift, from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM IST. Candidates must be willing and able to work during these hours.

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