Associate Business Analyst

Claritas Rx

. Lead negotiations with specialty pharmacy and other data partners to align inbound and outbound file specifications with the Ascend data model .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data management and configuration within the biopharmaceutical sector, with a strong focus on negotiation, quality assurance, and operational efficiency. Proficient in utilizing business analysis methodologies and tools to drive successful partner onboarding and implementation processes.

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Data ManagementBusiness Analysis ToolkitNegotiation SkillsQuality AssuranceUAT Facilitation

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Hard Skills

Data MappingConfiguration ToolingMicrosoft ExcelBusiness Process Model DocumentationRoot Cause AnalysisData ComparisonFile SpecificationsSFTP WorkflowsImplementation Lifecycle FrameworksSchema Normalization

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSmartsheetJIRAConfluenceGoogle Docs

Industry Keywords

BiopharmaceuticalSpecialty PharmacyReimbursement Call CenterHealthcare Data SourcesOperations Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead negotiations with specialty pharmacy and other data partners to align inbound and outbound file specifications with the Ascend data model
Review data specifications for completeness, field-level accuracy, and model alignment; document gaps and drive resolution
Negotiate field mappings, list-of-values, file formats, and delivery cadences
Validate test files against finalized specifications and maintain spec version and sign-off records
Translate partner constraints into configuration, exception, or Customer Engineering decisions
Own platform configuration, including data mapping, configuration tooling, business logic implementation, and front-end reporting setup
Load data into the pipeline using configuration tooling after specifications are finalized and approved
Collaborate with Customer Engineering on standard data model onboarding and custom build handoffs
Conduct internal QA before partner or client-facing testing; ensure nothing advances to UAT without sign-off
Track and resolve configuration-related defects during internal QA and UAT
Perform quality control before go-live and maintain QA documentation, test frameworks, and checklists
Identify and route standard versus non-standard requests to Product or Customer Engineering
Document non-standard requests with business and technical context
Conduct change impact analysis for updates and non-standard requests
Consult with Engagement Managers on specifications, testing timelines, and UAT scheduling
Coordinate with the Delivery Director on Configuration Blueprints
Report blockers, capacity constraints, and escalations proactively
Support UAT business validation for configuration-related questions
Facilitate schema normalization and maintain data dictionaries and file inventories
Document business requirements, operating procedures, issue resolution processes, and platform configurations
Develop and maintain an operating playbook for configuration sequencing, partner onboarding, and documentation
Write internal training procedures and train other Business Analysts
Support standard UAT test script templates for core Ascend use cases

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from a 4-year university required; Master's degree preferred
Relevant experience in an operations role at a biopharmaceutical manufacturer, reimbursement call center, specialty pharmacy, or data management company
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including data comparison, conditional formulas, data summary, and conversion
Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Background and experience with the Business Analysis toolkit, including systems development lifecycles, problem solving, root cause analysis methods, and business process model documentation
Demonstrated ability to manage deliverables across multiple concurrent implementations or client programs
Ability to lead data partner specification negotiations across multiple external partners
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to prioritize, organize, and execute multiple tasks simultaneously with rigorous attention to detail
Knowledge of data management in specialty biotech and/or operations in reimbursement call centers or specialty pharmacies
Familiarity with healthcare data sources, including transactional, clinical, behavioral, and specialty pharmacy data file types
Understanding of implementation lifecycle frameworks, including UAT facilitation, defect triage, QA gating, and go-live readiness
Ability to exercise judgment in configuration decisions
Preferred: experience with specialty pharmacy data file specifications, SFTP workflows, and data onboarding processes
Preferred: academic training in public health, business administration, and/or operations research
Preferred: case management experience in a reimbursement call center or specialty pharmacy
Preferred: familiarity with Smartsheet, JIRA, or Confluence
Preferred: familiarity with Google Docs, workflow diagram tools, web-based software systems, and relational databases
Preferred: experience within a structured RACI model or implementation team framework
Ability to travel occasionally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, collaborative work environment
Unlimited PTO
Stock options
Growing set of tools and technology
Accelerated professional development through shared learning and collaboration
Respectful and fun work environment
Employee empowerment through effective use of technology and tools
Regional town hall gatherings approximately every other month for employees within reasonable driving distance
Competitive salary
Benefits package
Company-provided equipment; no equipment purchases required