Business Analyst

Beghou Consulting is an Evanston-based firm (nine offices worldwide, ~300 professionals) that has spent more than three decades helping life‑sciences companies optimize commercial performance through data‑driven strategy, advanced analytics, and purpose‑built technology. Our mission is to “bring together analytical minds and innovative technology to help life‑sciences companies navigate the complexity of health care and improve patients’ lives.”

As a Business Analyst in our Commercial Pharma Tech Consulting team, you will act as a strategic bridge between client stakeholders and engineering teams, helping translate complex commercial business needs into scalable, tech-enabled solutions. You will work at the intersection of life sciences commercial strategy and technology delivery, enabling seamless deployments in areas such as targeting, segmentation, incentive compensation, field force roster management, forecasting, and more. Working across two to three concurrent delivery streams, you’ll own requirement life-cycle management—from discovery workshops through user acceptance testing and benefit realization.

If you are passionate about leveraging data, analytics, and systems to drive impact in the pharma industry, and thrive in fast-paced consulting environments, we invite you to join our growing team.

We’ll trust you to:

• Collaborate with client stakeholders (Marketing, Sales Ops, Commercial Excellence) to identify business objectives and data needs
• Conduct discovery sessions and translate business problems into detailed business and functional requirements
• Develop user stories, data workflows, and documentation to guide technical teams
• Capture “as-is” vs. “to-be” process flows (BPMN / swim-lane diagrams). Break epics into user stories with acceptance criteria; maintain traceability matrices.
• Define reporting/KPI requirements and baseline metrics for post-go-live measurement.
• Must have experience in writing BRD/FRD, Data Mapping, Traceability Matrix and creating relevant documentation.
• Work with engineering, product, and data teams to design solutions across targeting, segmentation, roster, incentive compensation, and forecasting workflows
• Ensure requirements are accurately mapped to BI dashboards, application configurations, and data pipelines
• Act as the primary liaison between business and technical teams throughout the solution lifecycle
• Participate in UAT planning, testing support, and change management activities
• Prepare and execute UAT scripts; collate feedback for rapid iteration
• Identify change impacts, craft comms and training artifacts
• Support ongoing enhancements and provide input into future roadmap planning
• Build strong relationships with U.S. and global life sciences clients, proactively understanding their evolving needs
• Participate in client workshops, training sessions, and solution walkthroughs
• Present concise updates to project managers and end-users, translating technical jargon into business value.
• Communicate effectively across both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Take charge of driving and delivering large-scale projects while working with global delivery models.

You'll need to have:

• Education & Experience: bachelor's or master's degree in pharmacy, Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 4 – 7 years of experience in business analysis or solution consulting in healthcare, pharma, or analytics-driven consulting firms

• Skills & Tools:
• Process modelling (BPMN, UML) and requirements management platforms (Jira/Azure DevOps).
• Comfort with SQL for data validation; proficiency in Excel and one BI/visualization tool (Power BI/Tableau).
• Familiarity with API concepts, microservices, and modern cloud architectures (you won’t design them but must speak the language).

• Soft skills:
• Strong facilitation, stakeholder influencing, analytical storytelling, and crisp written English
• Exposure to global delivery models, working with distributed engineering teams
• Experience with pharma tech deployments across mid to large pharma clients
• Strong communication skills and ability to simplify complex technical topics; Collaborative, client-facing mindset with attention to detail and proactive follow-through
• Able to manage multiple workstreams in parallel in a fast-paced consulting environment
• Strong exposure to commercial pharma use cases. Hands-on experience working with technology implementation teams (engineering, data, product, QA)

• Technical Expertise:
• Experience creating BRDs, FRDs, user stories, process flows, wireframes, and data dictionaries
• Familiarity with CRM (e.g., Veeva, Salesforce), data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, AWS), or analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus
• Understanding of pharmaceutical datasets (e.g., IQVIA, Symphony, CRM, Roster)
• Knowledge of SDLC methodologies (Agile, Scrum)

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Beghou, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $120,000 to $180,000.

We are currently unable to consider candidates who require, or will require in the future, sponsorship for work authorization . Applicants must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

What you should know:

-We treat our employees with respect and appreciation, not only for what they do but for who they are.

-We value the many talents and abilities of our employees and promote a supportive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment that encourages both professional and personal growth.

-You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from all levels in the organization, allowing everyone to work together to develop, achieve, and succeed with every project.

-We have had steady growth throughout our history because the people we hire are committed not only to delivering quality results for our clients but also to becoming leaders in sales and marketing analytics.

Compensation and Benefits:

Beghou Consulting offers a competitive compensation package and a full complement of benefits, including the following:

Health & Wellness

We provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life & AD&D coverage, disability insurance, and a Lifestyle Wellness Account to help you feel your best.

Work-Life Balance

Our generous PTO, company holidays, and paid parental & bonding leave help you recharge and be present where it matters most. With a flexible hybrid work policy, you’ll enjoy the balance of in-person collaboration and remote flexibility.

Financial Wellness

We invest in your future with a 401(k) and employer match, tax-free commuter, health, and childcare accounts, and performance bonuses. You’ll also receive a monthly phone stipend and access to an employee discount program.

Growth & Giving Back

Through mentorship, training, and tuition reimbursement, we help you grow your career while supporting causes you care about with a charitable donation match.

Culture & Values

Collaboration, innovation, and inclusion define us. Here, you’ll join a community that values your ideas and celebrates your impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive company culture that respects and promotes diverse backgrounds and points of view. We seek candidates who will add to our culture and support the company’s vision of a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.