What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Business Analyst, Medical Affairs position at Beam Therapeutics?
Company Overview
Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to establishing the leading, fully integrated platform for precision genetic medicines. To achieve this vision, Beam has assembled a platform that includes a suite of gene editing and delivery technologies and is in the process of building internal manufacturing capabilities. Beam’s suite of gene editing technologies is anchored by base editing, a proprietary technology that is designed to enable precise, predictable and efficient single base changes, at targeted genomic sequences, without making double-stranded breaks in the DNA. This has the potential to enable a wide range of potential therapeutic editing strategies that Beam is using to advance a diversified portfolio of base editing programs. Beam is a values-driven organization committed to its people, cutting-edge science, and a vision of providing life-long cures to patients suffering from serious diseases.
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive IT Business Analyst to support Beam’s Medical Affairs team by managing application support and system implementations, while also leading small to mid-size IT projects across the organization. This role bridges the gap between business needs and technology solutions, ensuring that systems and processes align with strategic goals and operational efficiency.
This position is based in Cambridge, MA 1-2 days/week onsite.
Responsibilities:
IT Application Implementation and Support
- Serve as the primary IT liaison for Medical Affairs applications, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction.
- Provide Level 2/3 support for application issues, coordinating with suppliers and internal IT teams as needed.
- Lead the implementation and configuration of new applications or enhancements to existing systems.
- Conduct user training, create documentation, and support change management efforts.
IT Business Analysis
- Collaborate with Medical Affairs stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
- Translate business needs into functional specifications and technical requirements.
- Act as a ‘product manager’ for supported functions, going beyond simple requirements elicitation to help define solutions that anticipate future needs, leverage knowledge of industry trends, and ensure scalability
IT Project Management
- Manage small to mid-size IT projects for various IT initiatives from initiation through closure, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
- Develop project plans, track milestones, manage risks, and communicate status to stakeholders.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, including suppliers, developers, QA, and business users.
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of experience as an IT/CSV Analyst or IT Project Manager, preferably in the life sciences or healthcare industry.
- Strong understanding of application lifecycle management and support best practices.
- Familiarity with Computer Systems Validation (CSV) processes, including authoring and reviewing validation documentation (e.g., URS, IQ, OQ, PQ).
- Experience with Medical Affairs systems (e.g., medical information, CRM, content management) is a plus.
- Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet) and business analysis techniques.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with GxP or validated systems in a regulated environment.
- Familiarity with data privacy and compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).
- Experience with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall.
