Product Owner/Business Analyst

Working in an Agile software development framework, POs collaborate with customer/market facing Product Managers (PM) who are responsible for the product strategy and own the product roadmap.
As a PO, you will discuss the product strategy, roadmap, and business requirements in detail with the PM, convert them into functional / non-functional requirements for the development team and help prioritize these requirements. You will also lead Sprint review meetings, guide developers and testers on meeting product requirements, and oversee the release and deployment of high-quality products.

Summary Of Job Responsibilities:

• Discuss the product strategy and roadmap with the Product Manager (PM) and help determine the release schedule
• Work with the PM, SMEs, and other stakeholders (architects, DevOps, etc.) to develop strong understanding of high-level functional and non-functional requirements and help in estimating the overall effort required to develop and test them
• Assist the PM in reviewing and prioritizing the epics for a specific release cycle and create a release backlog
• Perform backlog grooming periodically and define finer stories that can be implemented in sprints
• Work with the team to analyze and elaborate stories, define clear acceptance criteria covering relevant functional / non-functional requirements, and assist the team in story estimation and sequencing
• Review reported bugs and participate in their analysis, triaging, and prioritization
• Review test strategy for feature testing and guide testers on ensuring high testing coverage
• Perform hands-on testing of the product regularly, especially from user acceptance point of view and provide feedback to the team
• Review and approve implemented features as they are completed by the team
• Produce and maintain necessary project documentation as required by Cytel’s SDLC processes (e.g., requirements). Participate in internal / external process audits.

Qualifications, Skills, And Experience:

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) or equivalent STEM degree
• 4+ years of experience working in the software industry, with at least 3 years working as a Product Owner, Business Analyst or Systems Analyst, ideally for customers in the Life Sciences industry.
• Proven experience of writing meaningful and clear stories and guiding Agile teams on product development
• Experience of guiding teams developing rich, dynamic, and interactive multitenant web applications
• Strong mathematical and logical aptitude, and analytical mindset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good documentation skills
• Hands-on experience of working with Atlassian Jira and Confluence

Optional Skills and Experience (preferred but not mandatory):

• Prior hands-on software testing experience
• Familiarity with web technologies, service-oriented architecture (SOA), cloud technology, and cloud security
• Knowledge of government regulations like GxP SEQ, GDPR, and 21 CFR Part 11 or EU GMP Annex 11

Cytel is the largest provider of statistical software and advanced analytics for clinical trial design and execution. For over thirty years, Cytel’s scientific rigor and operational excellence have helped biotech and pharmaceutical companies navigate uncertainty, prove value and unlock the full potential of their data. 
Come be a part of a team where talent, experience and scientific rigor come together to advance the state of clinical development. As the industry's largest provider of statistical software and advanced analytics, Cytel is home to some of the most innovative, collaborative and rigorous biostatistics, statistical programming and data management talent. Cytel careers offer meaningful work and stimulating challenges within a welcoming and diverse global culture.
Whether your specialty is biostatistics, statistical programming, adaptive clinical trial design, clinical data management, Bayesian statistics, real-world evidence, artificial intelligence, health economics, or a corporate function, you will be growing an exciting career while contributing to advancing the future of human health at Cytel. Search our open jobs or get in touch today to find your fit!