Business Analyst (LIMS) - Life sciences (Pune)

Business Analyst - Lab Informatics Location India (Pune) | Hybrid About Excelra Excelra is a science-led, data-driven outcomes company with more than 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and life-sciences sector. Our Lab Informatics practice combines deep scientific expertise including a team of PhD-level researchers with hands-on delivery experience across ELN, LIMS, SDMS, and data migration programmes for 16 of the top 20 global pharma companies. We act as a trusted client advocate, representing our clients' best interests in all vendor and technology interactions. This role sits within our Lab Informatics delivery team, embedded in a global Revvity Signals implementation and migration programme. Role Summary We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst with a strong background in pharmaceutical R&D; and laboratory informatics to join our delivery team on an exciting and high-priority engagement. The programme covers the migration from Biovia ELN to Revvity Signals (ELN, LIMS, DLX, VitroVivo) across six global R&D; sites, along with data migration from legacy systems and full GXP validation (E3 / CSA framework). The BA will act as the primary liaison between the client's R&D; scientists and the Revvity implementation team, ensuring that the system is configured to serve the scientists' real-world needs not simply what the vendor delivers by default. Key Responsibilities Requirements Gathering & Process Mapping - Engage directly with R&D; scientists across chemistry, biology, and formulation disciplines to elicit and document current workflows and pain points. - Translate scientific processes into structured IT and configuration requirements for Revvity Signals (Notebook, LIMS, DLX, VitroVivo modules). - Map existing Biovia ELN and Cispro workflows to the target Revvity data model, identifying gaps and proposing solutions. - Produce and maintain detailed requirements documentation, use cases, and process flow diagrams. Vendor & Programme Coordination - Serve as the client's advocate in all interactions with the Revvity implementation team, challenging vendor-led decisions where they do not serve the client's operational needs. - Coordinate closely with the Data Migration Specialist (using the Intly AI migration tool) and the CSV/Validation Specialist to ensure requirements, migration, and validation streams are aligned. - Participate in programme governance and status reviews, flagging risks and dependencies proactively. Change Management & Training - Develop change management plans for each site rollout, ensuring end-user buy-in and readiness prior to go-live. - Design and deliver end-user training (scientists and lab managers) for the Revvity Signals platform across all six global sites. - Create training materials, user guides, and quick-reference documentation in collaboration with the client's IT team. User Acceptance Testing (UAT) - Plan and facilitate UAT cycles at each site, ensuring test scenarios accurately reflect scientific workflows. - Log, track, and drive resolution of defects and configuration issues identified during UAT. - Obtain formal sign-off from site representatives ahead of each go-live. GXP Compliance Awareness - Work within a fully GXP-validated setting (100% of sites are GXP; E3/CSA approach adopted). - Ensure all requirement changes and configuration decisions are appropriately documented to support IQ/OQ/PQ activities led by the validation specialist. - Maintain traceability between user requirements, system configurations, and test evidence. Qualifications & Experience Essential - Master's degree or above in a life-sciences field (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, or equivalent). - 8+ years' experience as a Business Analyst in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO environment, with direct exposure to R&D; or laboratory functions. - Hands-on experience with ELN or LIMS systems (Biovia, Revvity Signals, IDBS, LabVantage, or similar). - Demonstrable experience conducting requirements workshops with scientific stakeholders and producing formal requirement documents. - Familiarity with GXP-regulated environments and an understanding of validation concepts (IQ, OQ, PQ, UAT in a validated context). - Strong communication skills able to translate between scientific language and IT/vendor terminology with equal fluency. Preferred - Direct experience with Revvity Signals (Notebook, LIMS, or DLX modules). - Exposure to data migration projects, particularly migrating from Biovia ELN or similar legacy ELN platforms. - Certification in Business Analysis (ECBA, CCBA, or CBAP). - Experience working in a vendor-agnostic advisory or consulting capacity on behalf of a pharma client. - Familiarity with the E3 (Enterprise, Existing, Experienced) computer software assurance framework. - Working knowledge of instrument integration concepts (LIMS/DLX connectivity, chromatography data systems). Business Analyst - Lab Informatics Location Indi