Business Analyst - pharmaceutical industry

We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our team developing the Protein Science Experiments application, a complex LIMS system that supports antibody discovery and screening campaigns. Your primary responsibilities will include gathering requirements from scientists, providing documentation, and supporting the scrum team. This position requires flexibility for evening meetings to align with the San Francisco time zone. If you have a passion for life sciences and a strong background in biotechnology, we invite you to apply.

Your tasks

• Gathering requirements from business stakeholders regarding the functionality and design of the application
• Translating and simplifying requirements to create a consistent product vision
• Collaborating closely with the Product Owner, UX designer, and other analysts to identify optimal solutions for business needs
• Producing written documentation to support the development team and ensuring shared understanding of the product vision
• Providing initial support to laboratory users, triaging reported issues, and setting business priorities for bug fixes
• Ensuring effective communication and collaboration between business and IT teams throughout the product development process
• Managing the product backlog and supporting agile practices in project execution

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business analysis, specifically in requirements gathering and backlog management for LIMS systems
• PhD in Molecular Biology, Protein Science, Cellular Biology, or a related field
• Proficient knowledge of biotechnology and life sciences, including experience with molecular cloning, protein expression, and antibody research
• Strong command of JIRA and agile methodologies, with experience in creating user stories and managing product backlogs
• Excellent written and spoken Polish and English, with the ability to communicate scientific and informatics-related terminology effectively
• Residency in Poland

Nice-to-have requirements

• Knowledge of protein purification techniques and protein analysis methods
• Experience with biological assays such as FACS and ELISA
• Familiarity with software development life cycle and technical tools like Swagger