Senior Business Analyst and Scrum Master

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

About the Advanced Analytics teamThe central Advanced Analytics team at the Abbott Established Pharma Division’s (EPD) headquarters in Basel helps define and lead the transformation towards becoming a global, data-driven company with the help of data and advanced technologies (e.g., Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Computer Vision). To us, Advanced Analytics is an important lever to reach our business targets, now and in the future; It helps differentiate ourselves from our competition and ensure sustainable revenue growth at optimal margins. Hence the central AA team is an integral part of the Strategy Management Office at EPD that has a very close link and regular interactions with the EPD Senior Leadership Team.We are establishing a cutting-edge product development center in India to build next-generation analytics applications powered by Machine Learning and Generative AI. As part of this initiative, we are hiring a Project Manager who will play a pivotal role in managing agile delivery, engaging with global stakeholders, and translating business needs into impactful AI-driven solutions.This role is ideal for a technically grounded project manager with an MBA from a premier institute (IIM, ISB, etc.), and experience in management consulting (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain) or product delivery. You’ll work at the intersection of business, technology, and innovation—helping shape the future of pharma analytics.Core Job Responsibilities: Agile Project ManagementLead agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) as Scrum Master.Manage delivery timelines, risks, and dependencies using Jira and Confluence.Ensure high-quality, timely delivery of AI/ML-based analytics applications.Work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and software developers to ensure alignment on goals and deliverables.Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.Business Analysis & Stakeholder EngagementCollaborate with global business stakeholders to gather and refine requirements.Translate business needs into clear, actionable user stories and technical specifications.Act as the bridge between business and technical teams.Strategic Communication & StorytellingCreate compelling PowerPoint presentations in a management consulting style to communicate project updates, roadmaps, and value propositions to senior leadership.Facilitate workshops and executive briefings.Supervisory/Management Responsibilities: Direct Reports: None.Indirect Reports: None.Position Accountability/Scope: The Senior Business Analyst and Scrum Master is specifically accountable for ensuring technical product delivery within defined scope, timelines, budget and as per Abbott technology standards.Minimum Education: Bachelor's/Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, etc.).Minimum Experience: At least 5-8 years of relevant working experience, ideally in pharma environment.Experience in a top-tier management consulting firm (McKinsey, BCG, Bain, etc.) or strategic roles.Experience as a technical project management or product delivery roles.Proficient in Agile/Scrum methodologies, Jira, and Confluence.Strong business analysis and stakeholder management skills.Excellent communication and presentation skills with a flair for storytelling.Ability to set up and run cross-functional projects efficiently.MBA from a top-tier institute (IIM, ISB, etc.).Preferred Additional Skills: Familiarity with ML/AI concepts and analytics platforms is a plus.Prior hands-on experience in software development is a strong plus.Certification in Scrum (CSM/PSM) or Project Management (PMP/Prince2).