Job#: 3038257 Job Description: Business AnalystLocation: South San Francisco, California (Remote) Role OverviewAs the Business Analyst for the MES Project Team, the candidate will serve as the core requirements management expert and the translator between manufacturing operations and technical development teams. This role's primary mission is to establish clear, high-quality upfront scope definitions to prevent schedule delays, scope creep, and extended development timelines that can result from incomplete user requirements. Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop a deep knowledge of the relevant pharmaceutical manufacturing processes by listening to user needs and identifying process gaps.Identify process gaps and author well-documented requirements or manufacturing process updates that are clear, verifiable, consistent, and traceable.Act as the single accountable person for ensuring an appropriate level of requirement flexibility versus stability, verifying that all changes are agreed to by relevant stakeholders.Proactively manage requirements to prevent rework, scope creep, budget overruns, and schedule delays.Utilize prototypes and demonstrations during the planning phase to evolve and discover requirements when clear upfront definitions are not available.Lead and manage the end-to-end Joint Application Development (JAD) lifecycle to accelerate project timelines.Plan and facilitate collaborative JAD sessions, bringing together stakeholders, developers, and users to define requirements and design solutions.Act as a translator between manufacturing and technology, clarifying operational needs to ensure alignment between users and developers.Foster open communication and immediate feedback during sessions to reduce misunderstandings and enhance final product quality.Establish and define clear success criteria before every JAD session to keep participants focused and streamline decision-making.Required QualificationsExperience: Experience in a Business Analyst role, particularly with MES projects and requirements management. Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes is needed.Technical Skills: Experience with Joint Application Development (JAD) facilitation and leadership. Ability to author detailed requirements documentation.We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228.Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policyEverforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. 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