Supply Chain Business AnalystThe Supply Chain Business Analyst will work as an integral team member of a global serialization program, reporting to the Serialization Business Process Owner. The resource will be responsible for executing the business analysis needs for upcoming phases of Gilead's serialization program including regulatory surveillance to identify and assess new market regulatory requirements and monitoring global operations across internal sites, warehouses, CMOs and 3PLs. The BA will be part of the Level 4 Business Workstream, and will work in close collaboration with IT and all impacted business functions to assess and develop revised business processes for aggregation, from master data to serial number data maintenance.Responsibilities:Assist in the roll-out of a corporate track and trace solution through sustainable and robust processesLead the design and implementation of effective business processes to meet client requirements for the implementation of a global serialization and track and trace programWork Closely With Serialization TeamManage and deliver quality, compliance & business oriented solutions which meet the needs of the business and address project requirementsMonitor activities within the scope of the level 4 systems to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies and proceduresLeverage strong business analysis, technology and data management experience to help design future state business models and processesProvide translation of business process requirements to use cases / user requirementsSupport Completion Of Work-Stream DeliverablesCollaborate with business partners and IT to develop User Acceptance Test scenarios to test requirements as outlined in the URS / business use cases, coordinate execution and generate test summary reportsRevise/ develop Standard Operating Procedures & policies as required per change implementationsParticipate in the drafting, reviewing & execution of various program & GMP related documents and protocols, including process maps, URS, FRS/DS, test specs, IQ, OQ, Integrated OQ & PQ, relevant summary reports and change controlsIdentify and support organizational changeDesired Skills and Experience:BS or MS in Engineering, Life Sciences, Supply Chain ManagementDemonstrated strong Business Analysis skillsPrevious serialization and aggregation experience.
Experience with serialization and aggregation from a business perspective is strongly preferredSupply Chain experience in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech or Medical Device industriesUnderstanding of packaging processes, warehouse and distribution operations; experience with contract packaging or 3PL distribution operations is a plusUnderstanding of typical corporate supply chain IT systems, such as ERP, MRP, WMS, MDM systemsStrong written and oral communication skillsStrong ability to be proactive and to manage and prioritize own actionsAbility to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentAbility to be flexible and change activities quickly, based on business needAbility to facilitate meetings and follow up with resulting action itemsPrevious experience working as part of a large, multi-disciplinary team completing full project life-cycle implementationsWorking knowledge of software development life cycle and operational support methodologiesProficient knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint