Business Analyst

11 month contract Hybrid in Santa Monica, CA (3 days onsite weekly) Large client in biotechnology industryJob description: Reason for HiringTo support Global ERP Business Process initiatives and ongoing system enhancements across the Global Supply Chain organization.Key Responsibilities• Serve as a member of the Global ERP Business Process Owner (BPO) team• Represent the ERP BPO function in site-specific and global initiatives including product launches, system enhancements, tech transfers, and site specific or GSC prioritized projects• Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and manage enhancement requests• Plan, coordinate, and approve User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities• Collaboration with Change Owners to ensure accurate documentation and compliance• Work closely with IT to ensure system enhancements meet business requirements• Partner with Quality Engineering to ensure validation and compliance standards are met• Develop, maintain, and review work instructions and related documentation• Provide ERP impact assessments during change control and socialization forums• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadershipRequirements:Key Competencies• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset• Strong learning agility and commitment to contribution• Ability to lead by example• Effective negotiation and stakeholder management skills• Strong cross-functional collaboration• High level of accountabilityRequired Skills and Experience• Deep functional expertise in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) systems with hands-on experience supporting enterprise-scale solutions with end-to-end process mindset.• Minimum 10 years of functional experience as an ERP Business Analyst or in a comparable role• Strong end-to-end understanding of Order-to-Cash (OTC), Plan-to-Deliver (PTD), and Finance business processes and Oracle EBS processes.• Proven ability to translate business requirements into clear functional specifications and test scenarios• Experience managing ERP enhancements and system changes within governed change management frameworks• Strong experience planning and executing User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including defect triage and business sign-off• Familiarity with validation and compliance requirements in regulated environments• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional communication skills• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, global environment with strong accountability