Principal AI Business Analyst at Syner-G BioPharma Group

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a Principal AI Business Analyst with a strong background in non-clinical informatics, Agile project management of software development, PowerBI reporting, and backend testing on software. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading and managing software development projects, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)

• Lead and manage software development projects using Agile methodologies.
• Oversee all aspects of project management, including planning, execution, and delivery of projects on time and within budget.
• Develop project tasks, deliverables, dependencies, and resource requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create, execute, and communicate overall project plans (scope, schedule, staffing plans, quality, risk management, budget, and procurement) and revise them appropriately to meet changing project needs and requirements.
• Utilize PowerBI for reporting and data visualization to support project decision-making and performance tracking.
• Conduct backend testing on software to ensure functionality, performance, and security.
• Partner with UX/UI Engineers to develop AI-powered solutions with intuitive interfaces and effective data visualization.
• Apply machine learning and large language models (LLMs) to real-world business problems, particularly in life sciences (e.g., chatbots for patient engagement, intelligent document processing).
• Lead efforts to fine-tune LLMs for domain-specific applications, ensuring relevance and accuracy in outputs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize AI use cases across business units.
• Describe and document AI/ML applications, including the problem statement, model selection, training process, evaluation metrics, and deployment strategy.
• Support transformation initiatives by defining structure, methodology, and steps for integrating AI into existing workflows.
• Identify project risks and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate team meetings and workshops to meet project needs.
• Schedule and lead phase gate reviews with an executive approval committee.
• Identify and resolve or escalate project issues, facilitate trade-off decisions, and remove obstacles.
• Continuously analyze and manage risks to enable successful project completion.
• Define and optimize project management and development processes, methodologies, and tools to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Communicate project status, updates, and milestones to stakeholders and senior management.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Technical Experience:

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in project management, with specific expertise in non-clinical informatics and software development.
• Proven experience in Agile project management of software development.
• Hands-on experience in applying machine learning and fine-tuning large language models (LLMs).
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement AI use cases, especially in life sciences (e.g., chatbots, predictive analytics, NLP for clinical documentation).
• Experience working with databases, including data architecture, modeling, and analysis.
• Proficiency with PowerBI for reporting and data visualization.
• Experience with backend testing on software.
• Ability to describe AI/ML applications they’ve directly contributed to, including business impact and technical approach.
• Coding experience (e.g., Python, SQL) is a strong plus.
• Experience partnering with UX/UI teams to deliver user-centric AI solutions.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and methodologies.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP or similar project management certification.
• Experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.
• Familiarity with AI transformation frameworks and methodologies

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment.

TOTAL REWARDS PROGRAM:

We define total rewards as compensation, benefits, remote work/flexibility, development, recognition, and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars. This includes a market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan, robust benefit offerings, and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous flexible paid time off program, company-paid holidays, flexible working hours, and fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work “almost anywhere”. However, if a physical work location is more for you, we have office locations in Greater Boston; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; and India.

At this time, Syner-G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.