Project Role : Business Analyst
Project Role Description : Analyze an organization and design its processes and systems, assessing the business model and its integration with technology. Assess current state, identify customer requirements, and define the future state and/or business solution. Research, gather and synthesize information.
Must have skills : Life Sciences R&D
Good to have skills : Business Process Modeling, Life Sciences Industry, Medical Affairs
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:
The Medical Affairs & R&D Specialist / Business Analyst is a strategic bridging role that connects scientific evidence generation, medical communication, and portfolio-level decision-making — ensuring alignment between the research pipeline, medical strategy, and operational execution.

In Medical Affairs, the role manages medical information services for HCPs and internal stakeholders, maintains scientific response libraries and medical communication materials, and coordinates publication planning and scientific exchange. AI-powered knowledge tools (Starmind) are used to accelerate evidence synthesis, and literature surveillance pipelines are maintained to feed safety, medical, and regulatory teams with current scientific intelligence.

For R&D Portfolio Management, the role supports integrated portfolio planning across molecule enabling, timeline planning, and decision capture using Planisware and the R&D Planning suite. It develops scenario analyses, resource allocation models, and portfolio dashboards for leadership reviews. Stage-gate governance, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and Long Range Plan (LRP) inputs are coordinated across functions.

Operationally, the role drives clinical data sharing and open science obligations in compliance with EFPIA and All Trials requirements, manages external data sharing requests, and ensures de-identification standards are upheld. Continuous improvement initiatives are led using Lean methodologies, underpinned by KPI frameworks and cross-functional governance forums.

Roles & Responsibilities:
- Expected to be an SME, collaborate and manage the team to perform.
- Responsible for team decisions.
- Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
- Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams.
- Facilitate communication between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure alignment of objectives.
- Drive the documentation and analysis of business requirements to support project delivery.
- Support junior team members by providing guidance and sharing knowledge to foster professional growth.

Professional & Technical Skills:
- Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Life Sciences R&D.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex business processes and identify areas for improvement.
- Excellent communication abilities to effectively liaise with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Experience in process mapping and requirements gathering to translate business needs into actionable plans.
- Ability to synthesize large volumes of information and present clear, concise recommendations.
- Familiarity with tools and techniques for business analysis and documentation.

Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Life Sciences R&D.
- This position is based at our Bengaluru office.
- A 15 years full time education is required.

15 years full time education

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