Business Analyst – Data Governance Project

Remote (UK) with occasional client travel

Up to £500 per day (Outside IR35) - Fully remote working with occasional client visits

12-Month Contract

Must be available to start by 1st July

My client is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join a critical R&D Data Governance programme focused on validating and refining a new data governance model as part of an MVP build.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Validate and assess Data Governance and Data Models within the R&D function

·       Conduct detailed Process Mapping across existing and future-state processes

·       Perform GAP Analysis to identify improvements and governance requirements

·       Gather, document, and validate business and data requirements

·       Support the development of an MVP through robust business analysis and stakeholder engagement

·       Assess process impacts and contribute to automated impact assessment initiatives

·       Work closely with business and technical teams to ensure governance frameworks are fit for purpose

Essential Experience:

·       Strong Business Analysis experience within Data Governance programmes

·       Proven track record delivering Process Mapping and GAP Analysis activities

·       Experience validating business processes, requirements, and operating models

·       Ability to engage effectively with both business and technical stakeholders

·       Experience working on enterprise data transformation initiatives

Highly Desirable:

·       Data Governance and/or Master Data Management (MDM) project experience

·       Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry background

·       Exposure to data platforms and governance tools such as Snowflake, Azure, and Collibra

·       Experience supporting R&D data initiatives