Lead Analyst, Functional Applications

What You’ll Do: 

Application Lifecycle Management

• Maintain and evolve the global functional application portfolio across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Human Resources (primarily SaaS applications)
• Lead evaluation, selection, and implementation of new applications, including requirements gathering, vendor assessment, and solution design
• Define and execute application rationalization strategies, identifying opportunities to consolidate, retire, or replace redundant or outdated systems to reduce complexity and cost
• Drive continuous improvement of the application portfolio to enhance usability, performance, and business value
• Lead structured decommissioning of legacy applications, including data migration, user communications, and documentation

Integration & Technical Support

• Partner with IT and vendors on integrations (APIs, data integrations, SSO, etc.)
• Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate resolution across technical and business teams
• Support data governance and ensure consistency, integrity, and alignment across integrated systems
• Own application configuration, user administration, and governance across platforms
• Manage applications through the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including build/configuration, testing, deployment, enhancement, release management, and ongoing optimization
• Collaborate with IT and stakeholders to ensure smooth deployment and ongoing stability of integrations and system enhancements

Vendor & Contract Management

• Own vendor relationships for assigned applications: renewals, escalations, roadmaps, and SLA accountability
• Negotiate contracts and licensing terms in partnership with IT leadership and Legal teams
• Proactively surface cost optimization and consolidation opportunities, especially in preparation for contract renewals
• Evaluate make vs buy decisions and build recommendations for leadership

Stakeholder Enablement & Governance

• Serve as the primary liaison between business functional owners, IT, and vendors; translate business needs into application requirements
• Develop and maintain application documentation and training materials
• Establish and adhere to governance processes for application requests, change management, and application access
• Produce regular reporting on application health, utilization, spend, and lifecycle status for IT and business leadership
• Build a strong relationship across the various functions that you will serve; you are a strategic consultant and advisor for the business when it comes to their technology needs

What You Bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Administration, or related field
• ​Certifications in ITIL, PMP, or related disciplines are strongly preferred
• ​​Minimum 5+ years dof experience in business applications, IT business analytics, or related role
• ​Experience operating in regulated environments (medical device or life sciences strongly preferred).
• ​Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• ​Demonstrated success in leading technology transformations during mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures.
• ​Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.

​Strongly Preferred:

• ​Experience managing end-to-end SaaS application implementations
• ​Familiarity with enterprise integrations: SSO, REST APIs, data mapping, webhook-based trigers​

​Physical & mental requirements:

• ​Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• ​Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• ​Occasional travel to company site and vendor locations may be required.​​​

Why VB Spine? 

We believe in growing talent from within. At VB Spine, you’ll get the training, mentorship, and support you need to build a strong foundation in the medical sales field. You’ll work alongside a high-performing team, gain valuable operating room experience, and take your first step toward a rewarding and meaningful career. 

Compensation: 
Pay for this role is competitive and based on experience, with additional factors like territory requirements, qualifications, and performance taken into account. The typical pay range for this position is $100,000 – $125,000 annually, with potential for bonuses and incentives plus benefits. 

VB Spine reserves the right to offer compensation outside of this listed range. Final compensation is determined on a case-by-case basis and considers a variety of factors including experience level, skillset, and market conditions.  

Benefits include: 

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance 

• 401(k) with company match 

• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays 

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities 

• Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic company