Job Title: Business Analyst
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: Hybrid - Stevenage

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support a key programme within a large pharmaceutical organisation, focused on the collection, tracking, and life cycle management of human biological samples. This role will work closely with scientific, laboratory, data, and IT teams to enhance processes and systems related to biobanking and sample management.
The ideal candidate will have a strong science or life sciences background, combined with proven Business Analysis experience in regulated, research-led environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyse, and document business and system requirements related to human biological sample collection, storage, tracking, and usage
• Work closely with laboratory scientists, biobank teams, clinical operations, data teams, and IT stakeholders
• Map end-to-end sample life cycle processes, from collection through storage, analysis, and disposal
• Support improvements to biobanking systems, sample tracking platforms, and associated data flows
• Translate complex scientific and operational needs into clear functional and non-functional requirements
• Define long, mid and short term strategies for developing a harmonised solution across multiple business units
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and stakeholder meetings across technical and scientific teams
• Ensure requirements align with regulatory, ethical, and data governance standards
• Support UAT, validation activities, and change management where required
• Produce high-quality documentation including process maps, user stories, BRDs, and acceptance criteria

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst within pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environments
• Science-based background (eg biological sciences, biomedical sciences, life sciences, or similar)
• Experience working in regulated environments (eg GxP, data governance, ethical frameworks)
• Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills

• Familiarity with LIMS, sample management systems, or biobank platforms
• Experience supporting clinical research, translational science, or R&D programmes
• Understanding of data standards related to biological samples
• Previous contract experience within large enterprise or pharma organisations