NetSuite ERP and Coupa Business analyst

Job Title: Senior Analyst, Corporate Applications

Reports To: Associate Director, Corporate Applications

Employment Type: C2H

 

JOB OVERVIEW  

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst with strong hands-on experience in NetSuite ERP and Coupa to support and optimize business processes across Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and R&D operations within a pharmaceutical environment. The ideal candidate will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring system solutions are compliant, scalable, and aligned with regulatory requirements.

 

 

Business Analysis & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Compliance teams to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.

• Translate business needs into functional specifications for NetSuite and Coupa implementations and enhancements.

• Lead process mapping, gap analysis, and future-state design initiatives.

• Serve as a functional expert for NetSuite modules including:

o Financials (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets)

o Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

o Order-to-Cash (OTC)

o Inventory & Supply Chain

• Configure and support workflows, saved searches, reports, roles, and permissions.

• Support integrations with Coupa, banking systems, and third-party applications.

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and audit activities.

Coupa (Procurement & Spend Management)

• Act as a hands-on functional lead for Coupa:

o Requisitions, PO, Invoicing, Expenses, and Supplier Management

• Troubleshoot integration issues between Coupa and NetSuite.

• Drive process improvements to enhance P2P efficiency and controls.

Compliance & Validation (Pharma / Life Sciences)

• Ensure systems and processes align with SOX, GxP, and internal controls.

• Support system validation documentation (e.g., requirements, testing, traceability).

• Participate in audits and inspections as needed.

Testing, Deployment & Support

• Lead UAT planning and execution, defect management, and sign-off.

• Develop training materials and conduct end-user training.

• Provide post-go-live support and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.

• 7+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in pharma or life sciences.

• Hands-on functional experience with NetSuite ERP (minimum 3–5 years).

• Hands-on experience with Coupa (Procurement, Invoicing, Expenses).

• Strong understanding of Finance and Procure-to-Pay processes.

• Experience with system integrations (NetSuite–Coupa strongly preferred).

• Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience in public or pre-IPO pharmaceutical/biotech companies.

• Knowledge of GxP, SOX, and validation frameworks.

• NetSuite or Coupa certifications.

• Familiarity with middleware (e.g., Workato, Boomi).

Key Competencies

• End-to-end ERP & P2P process expertise

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment

• Detail-oriented with a strong compliance mindset

• Excellent written and verbal communication