Position Title:
Analyst / Sr. Analyst – Life Sciences
Educational Qualification:
- MBA / M.Pharm / Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or related field
- Relevant experience in Life Sciences and IT industry is required
Role Overview:
We are looking for a dynamic Analyst / Sr. Analyst – Life Sciences professional with strong experience in pre-sales, portfolio/project management (PPM), and life sciences domain knowledge. The role involves supporting RFP/RFI/RFQ responses, developing strategic solutions, and contributing to portfolio management initiatives across drug development and R&D functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop high-quality RFP/RFI/RFQ responses by analyzing client requirements and collaborating with internal stakeholders
- Partner with sales and delivery teams to create proposals, demos, and proof-of-concepts for PPM and Life Sciences solutions
- Define solution strategy, including approach, team structure, pricing models, and differentiators
- Provide industry insights, benchmarking data, and competitive intelligence to strengthen proposals
- Prepare client presentations, solution decks, and supporting collaterals
- Deliver customized PPM tool demonstrations (Planisware, MS Project, Power BI, etc.)
- Translate technical solutions into business value propositions for stakeholders
- Support implementation of PPM frameworks including Stage-Gate processes, portfolio prioritization, and resource planning
- Collaborate with PMO, IT, and Finance teams to align project financials, timelines, and resource allocation
- Perform portfolio optimization, resource analysis, and capital planning
- Design and support Power BI dashboards and KPI reports for executive decision-making
- Ensure compliance with GxP, regulatory standards (FDA/EMA), and governance frameworks
- Maintain effective communication across pre-sales, delivery, and client teams
Technical Skills Required:
- Strong understanding of Portfolio & Project Management (PPM) concepts
- Knowledge of Drug Development Lifecycle (Discovery to Launch)
- Experience with Clinical Trials (Phase I–IV), CMC, Regulatory Affairs
- Familiarity with Stage-Gate, Agile/Scrum, Waterfall methodologies
- Hands-on experience with tools such as:
- Planisware
- Microsoft Project / Project Online
- Smartsheet
- Jira
- SAP PPM
- Oracle Primavera
- Experience in Power BI or similar reporting tools
- Knowledge of GxP compliance and governance frameworks
Preferred Skills:
- Prior pre-sales or consulting experience in Life Sciences or IT
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to connect business needs with technology solutions
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Key Competencies:
- Strategic thinking
- Client-centric approach
- Attention to detail
- Strong collaboration and teamwork
