Lead Business Analyst

As a Lead Business Analyst, you'll manage product backlogs, structure digital programs, and consolidate requirements for our life sciences client, a leader in the pharmaceutical space.
The ideal candidate should possess strong product management expertise, possessing either a robust background in business analysis or experience in project management with a product-oriented mindset.

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Responsibilities

• Effectively manage and prepare product backlogs
• Structure and consolidate requirements for digital programs
• Collaborate closely with the pharmaceutical client stakeholder (on-site approximately 2 times a week), our account manager, and the delivery team
• Participate in Agile processes, primarily focusing on backlog preparation

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience in business analysis and consulting, preferably in the pharmaceutical and medical devices/technology industry
• Proficiency in requirements gathering, documentation, and translation into functional specifications
• Background in market research, competitor analysis, project management software, user acceptance testing (UAT), and enhancement of business processes and systems
• Practical knowledge of business operations and processes, as well as Agile methodologies
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, including strong bilingual ability (English and Japanese at a fluent level)

We offer

• By choosing EPAM, you're getting a job at Great Place To Work-Certified™ in 2024 , Glassdoor's Top 100 Best Places to Work in 2023 & one of Most Loved Workplace, as recognized by Newsweek , 2021 - 2023
• Your voice matters. At EPAM, employee ideas are the driving force behind our business. You'll be part of a supportive workplace where everyone is respected and included
• Through extensive opportunities for internal training and self-development, including workshops, online courses, and mentoring programs, you'll learn, contribute, and grow with us
• You'll be challenged while working side-by-side with some of the best talent globally. We work with top-notch technologies, constantly seeking new industry trends and best practices

Life at EPAM
-EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees and our communities
-Since EPAM Japan was incorporated in 2018, we have been constantly expanding our team and capabilities in Tokyo, the capital of the world's third-largest economy
-We have top-notch multilingual specialists who are experts in consulting, designing, and engineering to achieve digital transformation for businesses, especially in financial services, life science, automotive, real estate, and retail
-With a proactive, creative, diverse team, we offer our clients solutions that envision digitalization in their systems, products, and services. We are here to make an impact in our community and beyond