Contract, IT Solutions Architect/Business Analyst
 PTC Therapeutics, Inc | |
 United States, New Jersey, Warren | |
| 500 Warren Corporate Center Drive (Show on map) | |
 Mar 13, 2025 | |
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Job Description Summary:
The Contractor, Information Technology (IT) Solutions Architect/Business Analyst (SA/BA) is responsible for
providing Demand Management leadership for the development and implementation of IT solutions addressing PTC's business requirements. This position serves as a liaison between business end-users and technology professionals/resources. The SA/BA collaborates closely with the business to develop detailed timelines and workplans, translate existing or new business needs into detailed functional requirements, analyze business gaps and opportunities, prepare technical specification documentation, and develop/implement scalable, quality solutions. The incumbent works cross-functionally with internal departments and external resources on Demand Management-related issues. The Contract, IT Solutions Architect/Business Analyst supports adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate. Job Description: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Primary duties/responsibilities: * Actively manages incoming demand, costs, resources, change requests, risks, and issues to ensure maximum business benefit. * Collaborate with stakeholders to assess and document existing challenges through a technical needs analysis. * Identify, recommend, and streamline new and improved processes and tools to enhance business operations based on current processes and future opportunities. * Collaborate with other Technical and Solution Architects and Business Analysts to define solutions. * Coordinates communication within the business and IT teams. * Escalates and facilitates the resolution of risks, issues, and changes. * Design, specify, execute, and coordinate test scenarios and test scripts. * Develops and provides structured training classes for system users and ad-hoc,one-on-one training and user assistance as required. * Develops high-level and detailed workplans and ensures that the scope and approach are fully understood by all stakeholders. * Document the results of the business analysis and obtain sign-off on the specifications. * Effectively interfaces and communicates with senior management and all key stakeholders regarding deliverables, status, risk identification/mitigation, and issue management. * Leads cross-functional teams and works with business process owners to determine and translate business requirements into technology solutions. This includes responsibility for planning, directing and coordinating requests from initiation through to implementation. * Oversees all phases of solution implementation and the corresponding tasks and quality documentation to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope. * Performs other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management. JOB DESCRIPTION Confidential PTC Therapeutics * Responsible for maintaining the overall requirements for an initiative. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED * Minimum level of education and years of relevant work experience. * Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in related roles (including a minimum of 10 years of demonstrated Solution Architect or Business Analyst experience) in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related environment. * Experience preparing and presenting summary information and proposals to senior leadership. * Special knowledge or skills needed and/or licenses or certificates required. * Direct and demonstrated Solution Architect or Business Analyst experience, including experience on large, complex, enterprise-wide, transformative initiatives. * Expert experience identifying, developing, customizing and implementing vendor software, particularly Software As A Service (SaaS). * Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: Research and Development (R&D) technologies, Document Management Systems (DMS), Enterprise Resource planning (ERP), Supply Chain, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including applied experience using MS Project or MS Planner). * Excellent verbal and written communication and skills. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a fast-paced, matrixed team environment consisting of internal and external team members. * Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines. * Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple workstreams. *Special knowledge or skills and/or licenses or certificates preferred. * Advanced (MS/MA) degree * Advanced PowerPoint and Excel capabilities
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