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Senior Business Systems Analyst

Abbott

Madison, WIOnsitePosted 51 days ago$78,000.00 - $156,000.00
Full TimeSenior LevelTech & Data (Health IT)Medical Device
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Summary

The Sr. Laboratory Business Systems Analyst serves as a strategic liaison among business stakeholders, IT Application Analysts, and Operations Analytics—translating complex business needs into robust Laboratory Business System solutions that improve operational performance. The senior analyst independently leads medium-sized initiatives (and critical workstreams within larger programs), mentors junior analysts, and ensures systems and processes remain aligned to business goals and the Quality Management System. This role demands strong analytical skills, clear cross-functional communication and a track record of successful project delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Job description

Position Overview

The Sr. Laboratory Business Systems Analyst serves as a strategic liaison among business stakeholders, IT Application Analysts, and Operations Analytics—translating complex business needs into robust Laboratory Business System solutions that improve operational performance. The senior analyst independently leads medium-sized initiatives (and critical workstreams within larger programs), mentors junior analysts, and ensures systems and processes remain aligned to business goals and the Quality Management System. This role demands strong analytical skills, clear cross-functional communication and a track record of successful project delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties

  • Independently lead complex initiatives with broad scope and minimal oversight.
  • Independently gather and document requirements, translate them into designs aligned to established standards, and propose design improvements for review and approval.
  • Lead project steps and contribute to analysis, design, testing, deployment, and cross-functional issue resolution.
  • Lead and execute end-to-end functional testing and UAT cycles, ensure testing completeness and quality, contribute to SOP user documentation, and lead post–go-live stabilization efforts.
  • Serve as an advanced support resource by troubleshooting complex issues, performing root cause analysis, and recommending durable corrective actions. Share triage and escalation guidance with peers.
  • Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders, leaders, and external vendors, translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
  • Lead change management initiatives including development and ownership of SOPs and advanced training materials. Deliver targeted end-user training to drive adoption and sustainment.
  • Help develop roadmap for supported system(s) and processes.
  • Continuously learn and apply new related skills and capabilities.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
  • Act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
  • Ability to lift up to 10 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day.
  • Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 80% of a typical working day.
  • Ability to travel 5% of working time away from work location. May include overnight/weekend travel.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to essential duties; or Associates Degree and 2 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and 4 years of relevant experience.
  • 5 years of experience as a business analyst designing and supporting processes in related systems.
  • Experience leading system enhancement or implementation projects.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in country where work will be performed on a full or part-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Computer Science or Management Information Systems.
  • Proficiency in Atlassian (Confluence, Jira and Zephyr) or other digital project management platforms.
  • Experience supporting business processes in advanced digital laboratory systems solutions (LIS/LIMS).
  • Experience with AI platforms for developing practical agentic solutions.
  • Experience in a biotech/life sciences manufacturing environment; preferably in a cGMP, GLP, ISO 13485, and/or CLIA environment.
  • Experience at a company with Computer Systems Validation processes in place or equivalent best practices and of change control as it relates to application systems.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
  • Experience with SAP Fiori apps as a business user or in an analyst role.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to essential duties; or Associates Degree and 2 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and 4 years of relevant experience.
  • 5 years of experience as a business analyst designing and supporting processes in related systems.
  • Experience leading system enhancement or implementation projects.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in country where work will be performed on a full or part-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Company overview

Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.

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