Business Analyst – Publications, Approvals & Patent Applications

The Assignment:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements related to publication processes, approval workflows, and patent application systems.

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban), including user story writing, backlog management, acceptance criteria definition, and DoD/DoR practices.
• Translate business needs into clear functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Brief and translate to key development partners for build.
• Facilitate workshops, meetings, and stakeholder discussions to align on requirements and priorities.
• Work closely with technical teams to ensure accurate implementation of solutions.
• Support project management activities including planning, tracking progress, and managing risks and dependencies.
• Design and execute test plans, coordinate UAT (User Acceptance Testing), and ensure solutions meet business requirements.
• Analyze and manage data related to publications and patent applications, ensuring data integrity and usability.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend scalable solutions.
• Maintain documentation including process flows, system diagrams, and requirement specifications.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in environments involving publications, approvals, or intellectual property/patent processes.

• Strong understanding of business analysis methodologies and tools (e.g., user stories, process mapping, requirement documentation).
• Solid technical acumen with the ability to communicate effectively with development teams.
• Experience with project management principles and tools (Agile/Scrum experience is a plus).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with workflow automation tools or document management systems.

• Knowledge of data visualization or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP) or Agile methodologies.

Key Competencies:

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and project management abilities.
• Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset.
• Attention to detail and quality focus.

What We Offer:

• An exciting temporary assignment in which you will be part of a community that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will define the society of tomorrow.

• Duration of the assignment: 6 months with the possibility of extension to 1 year.
• Desired start date: 01/06/2026.
• Work regime: Full time.
• Location: Flexibility to work both from our office premises and remotely from home, with an onsite presence of 3 days a week required. It is not possible to work 100% remote.