Business Analyst

For over 30 years, Beghou Consulting has been a trusted adviser to life science firms. We combine our strategic consulting services with proprietary technology to develop custom, data-driven solutions that allow life sciences companies to take their commercial operations to new heights. We are dedicated to client service and offer a full suite of consulting and technology services, all rooted in advanced analytics, to enhance commercial operations and boost sales performance. Purpose of Job As a Business Analyst in our Commercial Pharma Tech Consulting team, you will act as a strategic bridge between client stakeholders and engineering teams, helping translate complex commercial business needs into scalable, tech-enabled solutions. You will work at the intersection of life sciences commercial strategy and technology delivery, enabling seamless deployments in areas such as targeting, segmentation, incentive compensation, field force roster management, forecasting, and more. Working across two to three concurrent delivery streams, you’ll own requirement life-cycle management—from discovery workshops through user acceptance testing and benefit realization. We'll trust you to:  Business Analysis and Requirement Gathering  Collaborate with client stakeholders (Marketing, Sales Ops, Commercial Excellence) to identify business objectives and data needs  Conduct discovery sessions and translate business problems into detailed business and functional requirements  Develop user stories, data workflows, and documentation to guide technical teams  Capture “as-is” vs. “to-be” process flows (BPMN / swim-lane diagrams). Break epics into user stories with acceptance criteria; maintain traceability matrices.  Define reporting/KPI requirements and baseline metrics for post-go-live measurement.  Must have experience in writing BRD/FRD, Data Mapping, Traceability Matrix and creating relevant documentation.  Solution Design  Work with engineering, product, and data teams to design solutions across targeting, segmentation, roster, incentive compensation, and forecasting workflows  Define reporting/KPI requirements and baseline metrics for post-go-live measurement  Ensure requirements are accurately mapped to BI dashboards, MDM systems, data pipelines, or forecasting engines Delivery and Implementation Support  Act as the primary liaison between business and technical teams throughout the solution lifecycle  Participate in UAT planning, testing support, and change management activities  Prepare and execute UAT scripts; collate feedback for rapid iteration  Identify change impacts, craft comms and training artifacts  Support ongoing enhancements and provide input into future roadmap planning Client and Stakeholder Engagement  Build strong relationships with U.S. and global life sciences clients, proactively understanding their evolving needs  Participate in client workshops, training sessions, and solution walkthroughs  Present concise updates to project managers and end-users, translating technical jargon into business value.  Communicate effectively across both technical and non-technical stakeholders  Take charge of driving and delivering large-scale projects while working with global delivery models. You'll need to have:  Bachelor's or master's degree in pharmacy, Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or related field  At least 4+ years of experience in business analysis or solution consulting in healthcare, pharma, or analytics-driven consulting firms Skills & Tools:  Process modelling (BPMN, UML) and requirements management platforms (Jira/Azure DevOps).  Comfort with SQL for data validation; proficiency in Excel and one BI/visualisation tool (Power BI/Tableau).  Familiarity with API concepts, microservices, and modern cloud architectures (you won’t design them but must speak the language).  Soft skills: Strong facilitation, stakeholder influencing, analytical storytelling, and crisp written English Exposure to global delivery models, working with distributed engineering teams Experience with pharma tech deployments across mid to large pharma clients Strong communication skills and ability to simplify complex technical topics; Collaborative, client-facing mindset with attention to detail and proactive follow-through  Able to manage multiple workstreams in parallel in a fast-paced consulting environment Strong exposure to commercial pharma use cases. Hands-on experience working with technology implementation teams (engineering, data, product, QA) Technical & Functional Skills Experience creating BRDs, FRDs, user stories, process flows, wireframes, and data dictionaries Familiarity with CRM (e.g., Veeva, Salesforce), data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, AWS), or analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus  Understanding of pharmaceutical datasets (e.g., IQVIA, Symphony, CRM, Roster)  Knowledge of SDLC methodologies (Agile, Scrum)