Business Analyst

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Job Description

About BioLife Plasma

Takeda offers a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment. Every day at BioLife, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. While you focus on our donors, we'll support you. At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best-in-class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that inspires and empowers you to grow through life-changing work. We are certified as a Global Top Employer, offering stimulating careers, encouraging innovation, and striving for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive and collaborative workplace in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to bring Better Health and a brighter future to people around the world.

Every day, our BioLife Testing Laboratories' mission is to ensure the highest quality testing standards for the plasma we collect. The plasma our centers collect will become life-changing medicines for patients in need. Here, a commitment to lab testing quality, customer service to our plasma centers, and most importantly, our commitment to our patients is expected.

BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE:

• Supports BioLife Laboratory Operations by driving business process improvements, automation, and metric analysis in all areas of BioLife Testing Labs.

• Responsible for the data gathering and communication between diverse data sources to construct reports and/or models to support key business strategies.

• Effectively manage multiple projects with varying levels of engagement, scope, and specifications.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Analysis and Modeling (50%)

• Contact for management of operational reporting

• Define and articulate business rules required for data accuracy and consistency to maintain regulatory compliance for data integrity.

• Ability to collaborate with users and interpret the needs of the business, to define concepts and detail report requirements that meet customer performance expectations.

• Develop reports/business tools and solutions based on process improvement opportunities that facilitate consistency and accountability across departments and geographic regions.

• Support projects across departments through the development of well-defined measurement standards and supporting data analysis.

• Utilize advanced software solutions to create reports that pull data from multiple sources as needed (ex., Power BI, Databricks)

Project & System Management Support (40%)

• Support ongoing review of key business metrics, system performance, and identify end-user training opportunities.

• Provide operational support and ongoing training initiatives/systems as assigned to drive cost savings and operational efficiency.

• Effectively develop, manage, and execute assigned projects, including detailed objectives, scheduling, communication, training, and standards of quality.

• Provide subject matter expertise to facilitate user requirement specifications via process flow and solution mapping.

• Support validation of the new computerized system through the creation of datasets

Other as Assigned (10%)

• Lead and participate in cross-functional continuous improvement teams.

• Represents and supports the operations department through written and verbal communication, committee participation, and project team involvement.

• Other duties as assigned

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS:

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

• Strong capability to engage, communicate, and work effectively with individuals of varying job levels and geographical locations.

• Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal direction.

• Strong written, verbal, and personal interaction and communication skills.

• Must be able to write concisely and clearly.

• Advanced knowledge in the following programs/computer languages:

• SQL

• Power BI

• DAX and M

• Databricks

• Python

• Office 365

• Visual Basic

• Microsoft Power Platform

Interaction

• Serves as liaison between departments and laboratories to provide communication, support, and resources to ensure that organizational goals and objectives are met with a high degree of customer satisfaction.

• Collaborate with DD&T (Digital Data & Technology) to support data analytics and automation.

• Support the Testing and Validation of new systems and process automations.

Innovation

• Development of automation solutions to reduce waste throughout the labs (i.e., repetitive tasks, paper reduction).

• Develop and maintain metric tracking systems in support of Operations

• Creation of production dashboards using business analytics/intelligence software (ex., Power BI).

Complexity

• Attention to detail and organizational skills with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of experience, preferably in a medical or other regulated field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired:

• A minimum of 2 years of data analytics experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong knowledge of data analytics and business intelligence reporting tools. Industry knowledge and experience are highly desirable

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Domestic travel as needed - 10%

BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

USA - AL - Hoover

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$70,000.00 - $110,000.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.? The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

USA - AL - HooverUSA - GA - Social Circle - Baxter Pkwy

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes