Business Analyst

At Motivus, we believe in unlocking human potential through innovative, cutting‑edge solutions. With over 1,600 employees across 5 countries, we offer a wide range of software services and digital solutions. Our teams are dedicated to driving sustainability, pushing the boundaries of technology, and building the next generation of world‑class digital solutions that empower our clients and create a lasting impact. By joining our team, you’ll work alongside visionary professionals committed to creating innovative solutions that shape the future of the industry.

We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will lead requirements gathering and stakeholder alignment for the design and development of a publication management system. Working closely with researchers, faculty, librarians, compliance, and IT teams, this position focuses on eliciting, analyzing, and documenting business and functional requirements, translating complex scientific and bibliographic needs into clear, actionable guidance for technical teams.

You will collaborate with diverse teams, encourage cross‑functional communication, and contribute to projects that will have a significant impact on our clients and the industry.

• Lead requirements gathering efforts for the design and development of a publication management system.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders, including researchers, faculty, librarians, compliance teams, and IT staff, to elicit, analyze, and document business and functional requirements.
• Translate complex scientific, bibliographic, and compliance needs into clear, actionable requirements for technical teams.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and working sessions to drive consensus across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Develop detailed artifacts such as BRDs, functional specifications, user stories, workflows, and process maps.
• Support validation of requirements through design reviews, testing, and user acceptance activities.
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and development teams throughout the project lifecycle.

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst supporting software development projects, preferably in research, academic, healthcare, or life sciences environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong requirements elicitation, documentation, and analysis skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
• Experience supporting Agile, iterative, or phased development methodologies.

• Educational or professional background in science, biomedical research, healthcare, or medical librarianship.
• Familiarity with publication workflows, bibliographic data, metadata standards, or research reporting.
• Understanding of publication‑related concepts such as:
  Peer‑reviewed journals, Author affiliations and collaborations, Grants and funding acknowledgments, Research compliance and reporting requirements.
• Experience working with libraries, research administration, or scholarly communication teams is a strong plus.

• Experience with publication management systems, research information systems (CRIS), or institutional repositories.
• Knowledge of identifiers and standards such as ORCID, DOI, Pub Med, MeSH, or similar.
• Exposure to data governance, compliance, or research integrity workflows.
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar requirement‑tracking platforms.

• Develop Your Career:
  At Motivus, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and take on leadership roles in diverse projects.
• Work with Emerging Technologies:
  Be at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting‑edge technologies and methodologies.
• Collaborative Environment:
  Work with talented teams that value your ideas and contributions.
• Learning and Development:
  We offer a variety of L&D programs to help you advance your career.
• Customer‑Centric Approach:
  Contribute to solutions that create lasting value for global Fortune 500 clients.

• Culture of Innovation:
  We relentlessly seek innovation, encouraging our teams to explore new ideas and technologies.
• Responsibility:
  We give back to the communities that support us and to our clients.
• Learning and Development:
  Our employees lead, learn, and grow, supporting both themselves and our clients.

Interested candidates may apply by submitting their resume and cover letter to  or by applying directly through this job posting.

Motivus is an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace.