Senior Business Analyst – AI & Cloud (Pharmaceutical Industry) Location Remote (U.S. – Eastern or Central Time preferred) Employment Type Long-Term Contract Pay Rate $65/hr. C2C About the Opportunity We're seeking an experienced Business Analyst to help drive the development of innovative AI-powered business solutions within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strong pharmaceutical industry experience AI and cloud technology exposure and exceptional business analysis skills . You'll work closely with business stakeholders data teams and technical resources to define requirements for next-generation applications that leverage artificial intelligence and modern cloud platforms. If you enjoy solving complex business problems translating ideas into actionable requirements and working on cutting-edge technology initiatives we'd love to speak with you. What You'll DoBusiness Analysis Gather analyze and document business requirements for AI-enabled applications. Partner with business stakeholders to understand processes challenges and desired outcomes. Translate business needs into detailed functional requirements and user stories. Develop process flows use cases acceptance criteria and documentation. Facilitate workshops requirement sessions and solution reviews with both technical and business teams. Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and solution validation. AI & Data Initiatives Help define requirements for AI-driven business solutions. Collaborate with technical teams supporting machine learning and cloud-based applications. Assist in defining data quality reporting governance and business rules. Support model evaluation business validation and continuous improvement efforts. Help ensure AI solutions align with business objectives and regulatory expectations. Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as the liaison between business users and technical delivery teams. Work closely with product owners developers architects and project managers throughout the project lifecycle. Support Agile delivery by participating in backlog refinement sprint planning and other Scrum ceremonies. Maintain project documentation using Jira and Confluence. Compliance & Governance Ensure business requirements support regulatory compliance within a highly regulated industry. Contribute to validation documentation traceability and audit readiness. Assist with change management and documentation throughout the project lifecycle. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 4+ years of Business Analyst experience supporting enterprise software projects. Previous experience within the pharmaceutical biotechnology medical device or other FDA-regulated industries. Experience supporting AI Machine Learning analytics or cloud-based initiatives. Strong understanding of business process analysis requirements gathering and documentation. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Proficiency with Jira and Confluence. Working knowledge of SQL for data analysis and validation. Excellent communication facilitation and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with any of the following is highly desirable Google Cloud Platform Azure AWS or other enterprise cloud platforms Large Language Models (LLMs) Generative AI or Machine Learning initiatives Data governance data lineage or integration projects GxP GAMP CSV CSA or regulated software validation Enterprise systems such as SAP Veeva LIMS MES TrackWise or Salesforce Business Analysis certifications (CBAP CCBA PMI-PBA) or Agile certifications What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is someone who Brings a strong understanding of pharmaceutical business processes and regulatory environments Has experience supporting AI or cloud-based technology initiatives Excels at gathering requirements and translating business needs into technical solutions Is proactive resourceful and comfortable navigating ambiguity Thrives in fast-paced Agile environments Communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Takes ownership asks thoughtful questions and drives initiatives forward Why You'll Want This Opportunity Work on innovative AI initiatives that are transforming business operations Collaborate with experienced technical and business teams Long-term project supporting a large enterprise transformation Fully remote opportunity High-impact role with significant visibility across multiple business functions Fast-paced Agile environment where your contributions directly influence project success If you're a Business Analyst with pharmaceutical experience exposure to AI and cloud technologies and a passion for solving complex business challenges we'd love to hear from you. #TECH