Sr. Application Analyst

Senior Application AnalystOur client in the pharma industry is seeking a Senior Application Analysts to join a long-term, multi-year initiative in Rensselaer, NY. This is a critical "business-to-system" translation role, sitting at the intersection of operational intent and technical execution.Unlike a traditional BA or configurator, you will own the functional logic of how technology platforms serve industrial operations, ensuring that system builds reflect real-world process intent across domains like Manufacturing, QC, QA, Supply Chain, and Facilities.Role OverviewLocation: Rensselaer, NY (Onsite 4 days/week)Duration: Multi-year contractHourly Rate: $55/hr – $65/hrFocus: Industrial Operations and Product Supply (IOPS) SystemsCore ResponsibilitiesOperational Translation: Develop a deep working knowledge of IOPS domain processes and workflows to translate business needs into build-ready, testable, and traceable requirements.Solution Pathing: Determine the optimal solution for requirements by mapping them to existing platform capabilities first and challenging unnecessary complexity.Architecture Collaboration: Document functional gaps and collaborate with System Architects when custom paths are required; translate technical options back into business-understandable terms.Data Stewardship: Own data models for materials, methods, and templates. Define and enforce reuse patterns and data load rules to ensure system scalability.Standardization: Identify opportunities to templatize configuration approaches across workflows and molecules, prioritizing platform-native functionality over custom builds.User Validation: Close the loop with end users post-delivery to verify practical functionality and capture gaps for future requirements.Required QualificationsExperience: Proven track record as a Business or Application Analyst translating complex business processes into system configuration or functional design.Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to work directly with domain experts to extract, clarify, and formalize requirements.Data Proficiency: Strong understanding of data models, master data management principles, and the downstream impact of data decisions on scalability.Technical Hands-on: Direct experience with functional configuration in enterprise applications (e.g., LIMS, ERP, MES, Veeva, Maximo, or similar).Preferred QualificationsIndustry Context: Experience working in regulated GMP environments (Pharma, Biotech, or Med-Tech).Platform Knowledge: Familiarity with LabWare, MES PAS-X, Oracle Fusion, Veeva, Lab Bus, Maximo, or Enterprise Integration Platforms.Domain Expertise: Understanding of QC laboratory workflows, manufacturing execution, quality management, or supply chain operations.Compliance: Familiarity with Computer System Validation (CSV) and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.Benefits of the Sr Application Analyst: Health, Dental, Vision InsuranceMatching 401K #IND1