Business Analyst - Pharmaceuticals

Your new companyYou will be joining one of the leading global healthcare companies and be part of a team committed to driving organisational excellence and making a positive impact on customers, patients and society. This role provides the chance to work on a variety of projects, fostering a high-performance environment where your contributions are recognised. You'll have opportunities to develop your skills, engage with stakeholders, and make a significant difference in a company that values continuous improvement and innovation.Your new roleThis is initially a 12-month contract position, paid on a daily rate.Major responsibilities will include:

• Conduct stakeholder interviews, workshops, and focus groups to collect and document business requirements.
• Evaluate and prioritise requirements to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Identify inefficiencies in current business processes and suggest optimised workflows.
• Serve as a bridge between business and technical teams, organising regular meetings to keep stakeholders informed.
• Support testing and validation of solutions, offering training and assistance during deployment.
• Oversee implemented solutions to confirm they meet business needs and suggest ongoing improvements.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong hands-on experience as a Business Analyst or insights specialist on projects of various sizes and complexities
• A track record of working in the pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostics or wider life sciences industry
• Experience with business change initiatives involving people, processes, and technology.
• Familiarity with Waterfall, Iterative, and Agile methodologies.
• Strong skills in analysis, organisation, and time management.
• Excellent communication abilities, able to explain complex issues clearly and concisely.
• You must already hold the right to work in the UK without restriction as no sponsorship is provided for this role.

Please note that due to the Christmas holidays you may not receive a response until w/c 6th January.What you'll get in returnA generous day rate and the opportunity to make a real impact on a truly global business while working for a company that is heavily invested in improving patients' lives.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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