Senior Business Analyst
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Senior Business AnalystNovartis | Hyderabad | Hybrid | #LI-HybridLocation Note: This role is based in Hyderabad. Relocation support: YesAbout the RoleJoin Novartis and help shape the future of data-driven decision making across our global organization. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in transforming business needs into impactful digital solutions, partnering with stakeholders to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and deliver meaningful outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of business and technology, driving innovation in a collaborative, global environment while contributing to initiatives that ultimately support better outcomes for patients worldwide.
Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyze business processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and user experience.Partner with business stakeholders to capture, refine, and document business requirements.Translate business needs into clear functional specifications and actionable recommendations.Ensure traceability between requirements, solution design, testing, and validation activities.Support testing and validation activities to ensure successful solution delivery.Drive data-driven decision making through analysis, insights, and business recommendations.Collaborate with cross-functional Digital, Data and Information Technology teams to deliver business value.Ensure compliance with security, quality, regulatory, and documentation standards.Promote the use of scalable, reusable, and low-customization technology solutions.Maintain accurate business process documentation and support continuous process improvement.Essential RequirementsBachelor’s degree in business, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or a related field.7+ Yrs experience in business analysis, requirements gathering, and process improvement initiatives.Strong analytical skills with experience translating data into actionable business recommendations.Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders in complex, global environments.Knowledge of testing, validation, quality management, and compliance best practices.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with fluent English proficiency.Desirable RequirementsExperience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry.Experience leveraging digital technologies, data analytics, or enterprise technology solutions to drive business outcomes.Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.Accessibility and accommodationNovartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversityandincl.india@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message
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Therapeutic area mix
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