Scientific Business Analyst, Research Operations, Sample & Request Management
Atlas
Tarrytown, NY
Research Operations, Sample & Request Management
Intermediate Level | Business-Facing
Role Overview
The Scientific Business Analyst partners with business and scientific stakeholders to support research operations within pharmaceutical R&D environments. This role focuses on understanding and enabling sample management and request management workflows while translating scientific and operational needs into clear business and system requirements. The SBA serves as a trusted collaborator between research teams and technology delivery partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage directly with business and scientific stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document requirements.
- Understand and support end-to-end sample management and request management processes.
- Translate biochemistry and pharmaceutical research workflows into functional requirements, user stories, and process documentation.
- Facilitate workshops and working sessions to align business needs with system capabilities.
- Collaborate closely with technical teams throughout design, build, and delivery.
- Support testing, issue triage, and user acceptance activities.
- Develop process flows, SOPs, and training materials to support adoption.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, usability, and data quality within research operations.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or a related field.
- Experience working in pharmaceutical or scientific research environments.
- Hands-on exposure to sample management and request management processes.
- Strong business analysis skills, including requirements elicitation and documentation.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both scientific and business audiences.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively in research and technology environments.
Atlas is a global strategic consulting firm, focused on the Life Sciences industry. Our services include Management Consulting, Managed Services and Agile Services. Global pharmaceutical companies and emerging players in life sciences depend on Atlas consultants to ensure they have the capabilities that will give them the ability to succeed. We are seeking Atlas IMPACT Makers who are ready to lead and innovate in dynamic environments. IMPACT Makers embody the principles of Atlas, driving transformative change and delivering outstanding results.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are committed to creating an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed
About the Company
Atlas
Atlas Data Systems provides information technology services, business solutions, and clinical/scientific consulting to a broad range of Fortune 1000 companies. As one of the fastest growing women-owned businesses, our client list comprises top companies in the pharmaceutical, chemical, financial services, telecommunications, technology, insurance, manufacturing and software industries.
Our expertise lies in delivering the right mix of solutions and services that will help our clients' business operations proactively meet their competition head on, and be agile enough to react to ever-changing economic conditions. Atlas' adaptability allows clients to choose the best fit engagement strategy: Managed Communities, Project Solutions, or Flexible Workforce Solutions. By concentrating on peripheral business objectives and delivering with precision, Atlas enables its clients to focus on the core competencies that align with their company's vision.