In this episode of Business Analysis Live, Susan Moore is joined by Iryna Sizikova, a business analysis leader in the medical device space, for a discussion into what it really takes to work in one of the most regulated, complex, and impactful industries out there - healthcare.

Iryna shares her 18-year journey from junior analyst toshaping cross-organizational processes for a global medical device company. Along the way, she breaks down what makes healthcare different: the number of stakeholders, the constant need for documentation, and the critical role ofcompliance. From regulatory submissions and ISO standards to agile in a regulated environment, Iryna offers valuable insights into compliance, documentation, stakeholder collaboration, and why curiosity is your strongestskill in this field.

🎙️Episode Highlights

• The impact of domain and regulatory context on business analysis• Types of stakeholders in healthcare projects• Handling compliance with multiple regulatory agencies and standards• The importance of documentation, traceability, and audit readiness• Strategies for translating complex terminology• Cross-functional collaboration with developers, regulatory, and quality teams• How business analysis professionals support risk mitigation and product safety• Advice for entering and growing in the healthcare domain🔗 ResourcesConnect with Iryna on LinkedInLearn more about the *Business Analysis Core Concept Model *I accidentally referred to this as the Business Analysis Core Competency Model, which is a different thing. Business Analysis Live is hosted by Susan Moore, Community Engagement Manager with the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). We talk with business analysis professionals about business analysis topics and answer questions from our live audience. If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to hit that Like button, subscribe to the channel, and share it with your friends. Your support helps us keep bringing you great content!The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) is a non-profit professional association serving the field of business analysis. As the global thought leader and voice of the business analysis community, IIBA actively supports the recognition of the profession, and works to maintain global standards for the ongoing development of the practice and certifications.#BusinessAnalysis #HealthcareProjects #RegulatoryCompliance