Business System Lead, Risk Management

Job DutiesWork with GDO, R&D and cross-functional stakeholders to inform functional requirements for risk management tools Partner closely with the Business System Owner for the system portfolio to capture the prioritization of functional requirementsServe as a key contact for risk management applications including to inform system-level process definition, training development, and change managementDocument functional requirements for the system(s) in alignment with GDO/R&D business and strategic prioritiesPartner with the Business System Owner to drive the functional prioritization of system requirements and capabilities and contribute to the development of the overall risk management technology roadmap(s)Partner with the Product Manager(s) to ensure functional requirements are translated to system requirements and planned for releasesServe as primary contact for business-side system questions, coordinating with Business Systemn and other key stakeholders to find a timely and accurate resolution to questionsDrive business-side User Acceptance Testing of new system features and capabilities. This could include the creation of UAT scripts, coordination with functional UAT testers within the business, conducting UAT testing, documenting outcomes, and communicating to the product team.Responsible for fulfilling required business administration tasks and responsibilities including centralized Inbox management, data cleaning, and other data creation requestsResponsible for managing user access request forms including verification of training and access approval for risk tools.QualificationsBachelor's Degree or international equivalent preferred, advanced degree preferred5+ years of experience in business analysis, data analysis, data transfer, data model roles or 6+ years relevant experience in lieu of Bachelor's Degree or international equivalent3+ years of experience in the life sciences preferred, with experience in clinical trial management/operations preferredExperience with clinical trial operational systems, clinical trial risk systems a plus.Expert level expertise with product management and requirements elicitationDemonstrated experience working in a matrixed environment and navigating complex issues/situations with vendors to achieve business resultsAbility to navigate complex challenge with a solution-oriented mindsetExperience with communication and presentation to cross-functional audiencesBenefitsHealthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.