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# Principal IT Business Analyst - R&D PLM

- **Company:** MINIMED LLC
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $109,000.0 - $185,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Information Systems, Document Management Systems, SAP (Applications), Windchill, Iq/oq/pq, PTC Windchill, Information Technology, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** June 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/D6E3498A37E949C9A9413B5C2B69DF1D/job/

## About the Role

7+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience with an advanced degree or 12+ years of experience with a high school diploma or equivalent., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

 * 8+ years of IT experience, including 3+ years working with PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill, or similar)
 * Experience supporting R&D, Engineering, or Product Development teams, ideally in a regulated environment
 * Strong understanding of PLM fundamentals (BOMs, change management, document control, workflows)
 * Experience gathering and documenting business requirements and working with cross-functional teams
 * Solid communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
 * Experience in the medical device or regulated industry
 * Familiarity with computer systems validation (CSV) processes
 * Exposure to PLM integrations with ERP (SAP) and QMS systems
 * Experience working in a transformation or divestiture environment
 * Certifications such as CBAP, PMP, or SAFe are a plus

## Description

MiniMed is seeking a Principal IT Business Analyst - R&D PLM to support the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) ecosystem as a key liaison between IT and R&D. This role focuses on translating business needs into scalable technology solutions, supporting system enhancements, and driving operational efficiency within a complex, matrixed environment.

PLM Systems Support & Functional Expertise

 * Serve as a functional SME for the organization's PLM platform (Teamcenter NX and/or PTC Windchill)
 * Support configuration, enhancements, and ongoing optimization of PLM systems aligned to R&D and Quality needs
 * Translate R&D and engineering business requirements into effective system solutions
 * Partner with technical teams to implement integrations with ERP, QMS, and CAD systems
 * Maintain data integrity across key PLM domains (BOMs, change management, document control, DHFs)

Business Analysis & Partnership

 * Partner with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Engineering teams to understand business needs and processes
 * Facilitate requirements gathering sessions and document business and functional specifications
 * Support solution design discussions and provide recommendations based on business needs
 * Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to solution enhancements

Stakeholder Engagement

 * Build strong working relationships with cross-functional stakeholders
 * Support alignment across teams by facilitating discussions and clarifying requirements
 * Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
 * Escalate risks and issues appropriately while helping drive resolution

Project Delivery Support

 * Contribute to IT Product Innovation related projects, supporting planning, execution, and delivery
 * Collaborate with vendors, system integrators, and internal IT teams
 * Assist with testing coordination, defect tracking, and user acceptance validation

Governance & Compliance

 * Support adherence to regulatory requirements (FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, EU MDR)
 * Assist in audit readiness activities, including documentation and process validation support
 * Contribute to CSV activities (IQ/OQ/PQ documentation and execution support) as needed


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