Principal Business Analyst

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Job Description

The Future Begins Here: At Takeda, we are creating a future-ready organization that uses data and digital to meet the needs of patients, our people, and the planet. We need your help to make this happen. Join our Innovation Capability Center (ICC) in Bratislava, Slovakia.

At Takeda’s ICC we Unite in Diversity: Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and the abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators’ journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team.

THE OPPORTUNTY

As a Senior Business Analyst, you will take ownership of business analysis activities of medium to high complexity, working closely with stakeholders who will rely on your expertise and judgment. You will lead the gathering, analysis and documentation of software specifications, while also delegating less complex tasks to junior colleagues and supporting their development. You will keep documentation for your assigned applications accurate and up to date, ensuring it reflects reality and supports smooth delivery. In your day-to-day work, you will partner closely with development teams, product/platform owners, QA and other key stakeholders to validate user stories, review QA results and drive high-quality outcomes for our digital solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Work independently on business analysis tasks of medium to high complexity, delivering outputs according to company standards.
• Gather, analyze and document software specifications and business requirements (discussions, workshops, interviews, refinement meetings).
• Decompose business needs into clear specifications and smaller blocks such as user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Maintain, update and manage documentation and analytical outputs (software specifications, data flow diagrams, components) for assigned applications/parts of software.
• Collaborate closely with development teams, product/platform owners, QA and other stakeholders (validation of user stories, QA outcomes, testing, training, support procedures).
• Work with business stakeholders to identify challenges, opportunities and use cases for digital solutions; support creation of POCs and definition of “success” criteria.
• Review and control analytical outputs within the analytical team; ensure outputs are complete, consistent, understandable and aligned with standards.
• Prepare and present analysis results and reports to the Project Manager / direct manager and other stakeholders.
• Provide continuous updates during project delivery; communicate changes, risks, issues and ambiguities in a timely manner.
• Guide and support junior members of chapter when necessary.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Must-have requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience
• 4+ years of experience in Business Analysis
• 2+ years of experience in a Lean/Agile development environment
• Familiarity with Agile tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence)
• Strong end-to-end BA skills: gathering, analysing and documenting business and system requirements
• Experience creating user stories and acceptance criteria
• Proficient in SQL and analysing data in Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas)
• Experience working with multiple systems and documenting data flows / system interactions
• Highly organized; able to break down complex problems and set priorities
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Fluency in English

Nice to have requirements

• Certification in Business Analysis
• Familiarity / working knowledge of: Databricks, Power BI, Jira, AWS, FTP/sFTP
• Healthcare/pharmaceutical industry background preferred

WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU

At Takeda, you may build your career, while contributing to better people’s lives. Expect trust driven culture built around Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance. Joining ICC will give you access to high end technology, training and colleagues who will support your growth.

Salary: As a motivated employee, you should be compensated appropriately. The minimum salary for this position is € 3850 per month (full time), but your final remuneration package may be higher depending on your qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

Here are a few benefits our employees are enjoying at Takeda. To get a full picture of what we are offering, follow this link.

• Cafeteria
• Medical - High standard medical care
• Bridge days
• Summer Hours
• Multisport Card

Locations

SVK - Bratislava – Svatoplukova

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time