What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Analyst (Pharma Exp) position at Lightning Minds Inc.?
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Greeting from Lightning Minds
This is Rakesh with Lightning Minds. We Lightning Minds is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide-range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. We have an immediate opening for the below position with one of our premium clients.
Job Description : Business Analyst
Location : Santa Monica, CA (Onsite)
Type : Contract
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with a strong background in Validation Documentation across Clinical Trial and Manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate will bring proven expertise in IT Systems Validation, as well as hands-on experience with Cell and Gene Therapy and CAR-T Therapy operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and document business and technical requirements for validated systems.
* Prepare, review, and manage validation documentation (e.g., URS, FRS, IQ, OQ, PQ, traceability matrices).
* Ensure compliance with GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and industry validation standards.
* Support validation lifecycle activities for clinical trial systems and manufacturing IT systems.
* Liaise with QA, IT, and process engineering teams to ensure readiness for audits and inspections.
* Facilitate communication between business users and technical teams to ensure requirements are understood and implemented correctly.
Required Skills & Experience
* 5 8 years of experience as a Business Analyst in Life Sciences / Biopharma.
* Strong understanding of Validation documentation and IT Systems Validation processes.
* Experience supporting systems in Clinical Trials, Manufacturing, and Quality domains.
* Familiarity with Cell & Gene Therapy and CAR-T therapy workflows.
* Solid knowledge of CSV (Computer System Validation) methodologies.
* Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Nice-to-Have
* Experience with systems like LIMS, MES, QMS, eTMF, or CTM.
* Prior work in regulated biotech / pharmaceutical environments.
* Knowledge of GAMP 5 and Annex 11 guidelines.
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