MDM Business Analyst

Job Description

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. Youll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.Baxters products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining liveswhere your purpose accelerates our mission.Position SummaryThis position is a critical pivot role to support the delivery of Master Data (MD) projects at Baxter. The business analyst works with functional and technical stakeholders and experts The individual is a subject matter expert on the MD processes and technologies utilized at Baxter. The individual has a strong business acumen. Depending on location, this role will have a local or remote manager and will be part of a team of 5-7 MD colleagues. This role works closely and virtually with the MD modeling and MD operations teams.This role will be a part of the newly established Data Governance organization within the Digital Transformation Office. This individual will be asked to help foster a data driven culture for our internal and external customers. He or she will partner closely with business owners to deliver the data elements and accessibility across the organization.Demonstrates proven record of success in the following areasWorks in an Agile process, planning work daily, resolving development blockers, and escalating issues appropriatelyCompletes testing and validation in adherence to development standards and provides feedback/coaching to developers and development team leads on areas for improvementResponsibilitiesAccountable to lead and/or support large, medium, and small MD projects at BaxterDefines, designs, and builds user requirements in partnership with functional and technical stakeholdersPerforms thorough data analysis and works with data tools to find root causes and resolutionsWhen required, creates and maintains functional specifications, approves technical specificationsMonitors and QA the technical work delivered by Baxter IT or external technical providersDefines the test and validation approach in partnership with the MD Operations teamPrepares and performs initial functional training to stakeholders and other MD teamsOrganizes the deployment and transition to MD operations and IT support of MD projectsPartners with the MD Operations team to resolve production issue escalationsSkillsProactive, able to work with limited supervision and ask for help when neededResourceful, able to find creative solutions to MD challenges. Identifies and resolves complex problemsGood Planning, Project and excellent Stakeholder managementStrong organizational skills, process-oriented and great attention to detailTechnically savvy on Master Data Architecture/Hierarchies/Taxonomies, Data Workflows, and/or Data IntegrationCapable to data mining using SQL tool.Ability to influence, work with others, facilitate workshops, and present to managementAbility to manage concurrent initiativesExperience3 years in similar business analyst roles at Master Data or another major functional team.3 years of experience working with global or regional stakeholders in matrix environmentWorking experience with a current MDM SW and/or ERP solution required.Working experience with Riversand MDM SW desirable.Industry, systems validation desirable.OtherEnglish fluency. Other languages (i.e. Spanish, French, Mandarin) desirableFlexibility to interact with other time zones,

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customer relationsdocumentationrequirementsfunctionalbusiness requirements