Principal Business Analyst

Be among the first 25 applicants By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description The Future Begins Here: At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future‑ready capabilities, we are meeting the need of patients, our people, and the planet. Mexico City has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center thanks to its international recognition in qualified and experienced talent in the data, digital and technology fields. We invite you to join our digital transformation journey. In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement. The Opportunity As a Senior Business Analyst, you will play a key role in driving Takeda’s digital transformation by analyzing complex business processes and translating them into actionable requirements. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance patient care and organizational efficiency. This role offers the opportunity to influence global projects and contribute to the development of cutting‑edge digital capabilities. Responsibilities Gather, analyze, and document business requirements through workshops, interviews, and refinement meetings. Translate business needs into detailed specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria in collaboration with stakeholders. Maintain and update documentation for assigned software applications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards. Collaborate closely with development teams, product owners, QA, and other stakeholders throughout the SDLC. Advise and mentor junior analysts on best practices for business process analysis and requirements elicitation. Create analytical outputs such as data flow diagrams, software specifications, and proof of concepts. Ensure deliverables are complete, consistent, and aligned with company standards and timelines. Identify issues during development and propose alternative solutions to meet business needs. Support continuous improvement by defining and implementing processes, policies, and tools related to analysis. Skills and Qualifications Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field, or other relevant work experience. 4+ years of experience in a business analysis area. 2+ years of experience within a Lean/Agile development environment. Certification in the field of Business Analysis (Recommended). Ability to understand and document system architecture and data flow diagrams. Proficient with writing SQL queries for querying data and analyzing them in Excel using filters, pivot tables and advanced formulas. Experience translating user requirements into test strategy and ensuring coverage in test cases. Flexibility in working with multiple systems and ability to navigate through applications and reports to document requirements and analyze issues. Ability to review/analyze/document business objectives, data flows, systems interactions and issues reported at multiple levels of granularity or aggregation based on needs. Highly organized and able to break down complex problems into manageable chunks and drive priorities based on expected outcomes and timelines. Training/mentor skills. Familiarity with Agile development principles and tools such as Jira and Confluence. Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to reach audiences of all levels of a large global organization. Nice to have: Knowledge of Databricks, Power BI, AWS, and FTP/sFTP. What Takeda’s ICC Can Offer You At Takeda, you take the lead on building and shaping your own career. Joining the ICC in Mexico City will give you access to high‑end technology, continuous training and a diverse and inclusive network of colleagues who will support your career growth. It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career. Amongst our benefits are: Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus Monthly Supermarket and Food Vouchers Flexible Working Schemes Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans – Life, Medical, Dental & Vision Additional Time Off Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs Location MEX – Santa Fe Employment Details Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub‑Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Job Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr