Ambit is a healthcare technology and services company that provides data, analytics, consulting, and platform-based offerings to biopharma companies with a focus on rare and specialty diseases. Ambit capabilities include the areas of Strategy, Digital, Analytics, Digital Transformation, and Patient Identification & Activation.
Ambit is led by a team of entrepreneurs with decades of rare and specialty disease experience and a passion to deliver data-driven innovation for our Biopharma partners.
At Ambit we are on a mission to transform the world of rare and specialty disease. We are looking for people who excel in their work and are able to manage ambiguity with resourcefulness and creativity. Our core values are:
- Set high standards
- Deliver on ambitious goals
- Be relentless and innovative
- Be responsible and trusted
As a Business Analyst at Ambit, you will play a crucial role in our digital transformation projects for pharmaceutical clients. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including project managers, IT professionals, and client stakeholders, to analyze business processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop strategic solutions. Your insights will help shape the future of our clients' systems and operations, ensuring they remain competitive in an ever-evolving market.
- Conduct detailed analysis of client business processes and workflows.
- Gather and document business requirements through interviews, workshops, and observations.
- Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications for data, analytics, and technology solutions.
- Assist project managers in developing project plans, timelines, and milestones.
- Monitor project progress and report on key metrics to stakeholders.
- Coordinate with technical teams to ensure project deliverables meet business requirements.
- Analyze and interpret data to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
- Develop and present reports, dashboards, and visualizations to stakeholders.
- Provide recommendations based on data-driven analysis to support decision-making.
- Serve as a liaison between business units, technology teams, and support teams.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals.
- Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate clients on new systems and processes.
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to design and implement digital solutions.
- Ensure solutions are aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct/support user acceptance testing (UAT) and support the deployment of new systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. CBAP, PMI, Agile or other certifications are a plus.
- 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst within a management or life sciences consulting firm with specific understanding of commercial operations across the commercial value chain including marketing, sales, market access, trade, medical affairs, patient services, etc.
- 3+ years of experience working in Digital Transformation programs/projects.
- 3+ years of experience in data management, commercial operations, and analytics within the pharmaceutical/biopharma/biotech sector.
- Familiarity with digital technologies, trends, and best practices, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data analytics.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
- Experience and proficiency in handling primary and secondary data sources such as claims data (835/837), EMR/EHR, EDI 852/867, sell-in data, Rx dispense, formulary data, as well as digital and sales force execution data.
- Life sciences-specific knowledge in master data management for entities such as patient, HCP, HCO, and MCO; as well as reference data management including medical codes such as ICD, CPT, HCPCS, NDC, etc. and clinical/medical taxonomies such as HPO and SNOMED CT.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in business analysis tools and software (e.g., JIRA, MS Office, SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, etc.).
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and dynamic startup environment.
In addition to strong educational background and relevant work experience, we evaluate the following:
- Problem solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Organization and planning skills
- Interested in growing and taking on additional responsibilities as part of a fast-paced entrepreneurial work environment
- Work ethic
Competitive compensation is just the beginning. As part of our team, you can expect:
- An early-stage growth company filled with passionate and fun teammates, dedicated to changing every life touched by rare disease
- Flexible vacation policy with company wide shutdowns to unplug, rest, and recharge
- 401(k) (full-time employees)
- Medical, dental, vision & disability insurance (full-time employees)
- Parental leave (full-time employees)
What We Do
Ambit Consulting Services (ACS) is a rapidly-expanding team of professionals dedicated to helping our clients deliver innovative therapies to improve the lives of patients.
ACS provides guidance on our clients’ biggest strategic challenges, including corporate, medical and digital strategy and organizational transformation. Our work is informed by our extensive collective experience, but we don’t rely on cookie-cutter templates. In keeping our eye on the big picture, we also don’t lose sight of the “on-the-ground” realities of strategy implementation. As such, we highly value intellectual curiosity among our team – a willingness to continually dig deeper to understand the “why” and “how” of addressing a client challenge.
Our work is fast-paced but intellectually invigorating. We support our employees and their career growth, fostering a team of talented, collegial individuals who are continually striving to help our clients succeed.
