Logo of Huzzle

Home

Matches

Explore

Manage

Informatics Business Analyst

image

Abbott Laboratories

23d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Data
  • Milan

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree or equivalent experience, 2-3 years in documentation and workflow, strong communication skills, proficiency in MS Office, and lab informatics knowledge is a plus.
  • You will gather requirements, translate needs into functional designs, document specifications, manage project scope, support QA testing, evaluate implementation feasibility, and execute user acceptance tests.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Decision Sciences, or equivalent work experience.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Fluent in English (read/write/speak).
  • Good knowledge of laboratory environment. Experience in deployment and configuration of informatics solutions for laboratory is a plus.
  • At least 2-3 years of experience in documenting requirements, writing basic report, modeling and providing oversight and support for On Market products.
  • At least 2 years of experience defining process workflow diagrams, process/functional requirements and user needs.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Computer proficiency with MS Office Suite: Excel, SharePoint, Visio, Project and Power Point.
  • Knowledge of Jama and Atlassian suite is a plus.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing business and technology needs.
  • Collaborate effectively with internal team members.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as subject matter expert, define detailed requirements, analyze business needs by means of interviews, workflow analyses and facilitate discussions with users.
  • Translate users' business requirements into detailed functional designs for development, testing and implementation.
  • Prepare detailed specifications and related documentation.
  • Identify and communicate risks and issues impacting business rules, functional requirements and specifications.
  • Participate in managing the scope of applications and related changes.
  • Assist quality assurance with functional test case review.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders on the evaluation of the feasibility, effort and costs to implement requirements.
  • Create and execute user acceptance test plans for software changes and enhancements.

FAQs

What is the primary function of the Informatics Business Analyst role?

The primary function is to analyze data and provide insights for actionable business decisions, develop detailed requirements, and identify opportunities for operational performance improvement and increased efficiency for AlinIQ products.

What qualifications are required for the Informatics Business Analyst position?

A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Decision Sciences, or equivalent work experience is required.

How much experience is preferred for this role?

The ideal candidate should have at least 2-3 years of experience in documenting requirements, writing basic reports, and overseeing On Market products, as well as at least 2 years of experience in defining process workflow diagrams and user needs.

What skills are important for success in this position?

Strong verbal and written communication skills, analytical and critical thinking skills, and proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, SharePoint, Visio, Project, PowerPoint) are important. Knowledge of Jama and the Atlassian suite is a plus.

Is travel required for this position?

Limited travel may be required to interact with R&D and other teams that are not co-located.

Will the Business Analyst interact with other teams?

Yes, the individual will work as part of cross-functional teams in Global Marketing, Research & Development, Information Technology, Quality, Operations, Regulatory, and Business Development.

What are the responsibilities of the Informatics Business Analyst regarding product requirements?

The Business Analyst is accountable for leading product requirements within Scrum teams and translating users' business requirements into detailed functional designs for development, testing, and implementation.

What is the role of the Business Analyst in user acceptance testing?

The Business Analyst is responsible for creating and executing user acceptance test plans for software changes and enhancements, as well as assisting quality assurance with functional test case review.

Do candidates need to have knowledge of a laboratory environment?

Yes, good knowledge of the laboratory environment is preferred, and experience in the deployment and configuration of informatics solutions for laboratories is a plus.

How does the role contribute to business decisions?

The Business Analyst analyzes customer data and identifies new opportunities for operational performance improvement, increased efficiency, and workforce productivity, providing insights that lead to actionable business decisions.

image

Abbott Laboratories

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

At Abbott, we’re dedicated to helping people live more fully, in everything we do. We’re creating the future of healthcare through life-changing technologies that make you healthier and stronger, quickly identify when you have a medical need, and treat conditions to help you get back to doing what you love. With headquarters in north suburban Chicago, Abbott serves people in more than 160 countries with leading medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products and branded generic medicines. More than 115,000 of us are helping millions of people to live better and healthier, every day around the world. Our employees do work that matters as part of a global community that supports them with career development opportunities and locally competitive benefits. Mission: We help people live better and healthier with our life-changing technologies. We're revolutionizing health with the most personal technologies, empowering people with the data and knowledge they need to help them live longer and better.