Business Systems Analyst II

Occupation: Database Development/Administration;General/Other: IT/Software Development;Systems Analysis - IT Position Summary: Analyzes complex business problems to be solved with automated systems. Provides technical expertise in identifying, evaluating and developing systems and procedures that are cost effective and meet user requirements. Configures system settings and options; plans and executes unit, integration and acceptance testing; and creates specifications for systems to meet business requirements. Designs details of automated systems. May provide consultation to users in the area of automated systems. Responsibilities: Uses professional concepts in accordance with company objectives to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways. Works on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide guidance to other, lower level staff. Participates in systems analysis, validation testing, training and implementation of new or enhanced business system functionality. Supports and maintains systems to ensure performance is reliable, compliant, efficient, and effective. May work with system user groups and system support groups to maintain a high level of communication and collaboration to enable effective function and interfaces. Research business systems and industry requirements to help formulate systems scope and objectives. Works with developers to ensure requirements are understood, developed and tested. Identifies and evaluates nature of problem(s), and recommends solutions. Analyzes user needs, documents requirements and recommends improvements to existing systems. Develops system and application test plans. May interact with development resources to keep management appraised of progress, alternatives and risks. Creates and maintains report, batch, interactive, and subfile programs. Ensures cGMP and compliance requirements are met and/or exceeded on designated activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: A minimum of a Bachelors degree in a Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline is required. Equivalent experience may be accepted. A minimum of 5 years industry work experience is required. Must possess JDE reporting experience, Crystal Reports, Business Objects, ETL Programming is a plus. Must possess good analytical skills to identify and resolve problems. Good Business System knowledge and an understanding of the Company's computer operating system(s) and application systems is required. Knowledge and experience with systems development lifecycle and data modeling is required. Demonstrated experience assessing end-user issues and requirements, demonstrating the ability to resolve and integrate solutions is required. Demonstrated knowledge of business analysis and have the ability to understand and evaluate organization wide impacts of application changes is required. Must be able to adhere to the Company's naming and coding standards. Must be able to adhere to structure programming, analysis and design techniques. Experience working in a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment or other regulated environment is preferred. Excellent communication skills with the ability to present ideas in a clear succinct manner, both verbally and in writing are required. Must be able to demonstrate an ability to work independently and efficiently on several tasks at once. Job Information Company: Nektar Therapeutics Location: San Carlos, CA 94070 Job Status/Type: Full Time, Employee Work Experience: 5+ to 7 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Contact Information Company: Nektar Therapeutics Address: 201 Industrial RoadSan Carlos,CA 94070 Reference Code: 3722