Principal Business Analyst - Research Program Management

Overview

The Principal Business Analyst Research Program Management (RPM) will work collaboratively with Research Program Managers, Research & Preclinical Development scientists, and IT stakeholders to understand and document scientific drug discovery and data processes and translate these into requirements for the development of data and technology solutions that support Regeneron’s scientific mission.

Location: Tarrytown, NY. 4 days onsite per week required.

Responsibilities

• Translate business strategies, goals, and objectives into clear requirements; document problem statements with quantifiable business value.
• Document “as is” and “to be” business processes; identify, verify, and document functional and non‑functional requirements using standard methodologies and tools.
• Map information system connections and data flows between systems; identify data elements and provide data mapping and data dictionaries.
• Write SQL statements to investigate data; understand data lake principles and different database types.
• Maintain and prioritize the backlog of requests; ensure the development team has absolute clarity on requirements; manage business stakeholder expectations.
• Work with scientists and laboratory personnel to understand business processes and suggest improvements; partner with research scientists and technical teams to define system goals and requirements.
• Investigate data quality issues to root cause; collaborate with business and IT partners to address issues intelligently.
• Handle a variety of tasks, effectively solve problems with complex variables, and shift priorities as needed in a fast‑paced research environment.
• Test solutions with stakeholders for accuracy and consistency of results.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a life science with experience in computer science or information technology.
• 7+ years of experience in a research, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or scientific laboratory environment.
• Previous experience in the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry is required.
• Proficiency with laboratory information management systems, SQL databases, data and process modeling frameworks, and business analysis tools.
• Experience with drug discovery program management, biological laboratory techniques, bioinformatics methods, relational database concepts, IT project and software development lifecycle methodologies, and managing or leading software development projects is preferred.

EEO Statement

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, Regeneron will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.