At AstraZeneca, we're not just about creating life-changing medicines; we're about creating a culture of innovation and collaboration. We believe in giving our employees the freedom to explore new solutions and the support to make a real impact. As a Senior Business Analyst, you'll have the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe, driving change and making a difference in a company that values diversity and inclusion. Accountabilities: As a Lead Business Analyst, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality cases, business process designs and ensuring that proposed solutions meet established AstraZeneca quality and compliance standards. You'll work closely with the Business Partner and Senior Program Manager, setting clear directions and demonstrating high levels of inclusion and cultural sensitivity. You'll also mentor other Business Analysts, sharing standard methodologies and contributing to internal IT processes and standards for business analysis and design. You will be joining R&D IT - an outstanding organisation at the forefront of the technology revolution in healthcare. It supplies the technology, engineering, data and analytics expertise which delivers the Drug Development Data Platform underpinning AstraZeneca's data and digital strategy. The ambition for this Platform is huge. We are looking for data, technology and change experts to join R&D IT that will ensure this ambition is met. You will lead on best-in-class business analysis and strategy for the Drug Development Data Platform in three ways…. * By being a hands-on business analyst on our biggest, most impactful, most exciting data projects. * By building and leading a community of analysts across the Platform to raise quality, standards and analyst performance more broadly. * By leading on customer engagement initiatives which will contribute towards a "delightful customer experience" for users and potential users of our data products. Essential Skills/Experience: * Experience of working independently and confidently to shape strategy, without everyday input from leadership. * Experience of delivering data-related projects in support of pharma clinical trial planning, execution and analysis. * Experience of leading other analysts and evidence of raising their competency, capability and quality of output. * Experience of successfully deploying business analysis tools/techniques to enable business change. * Practical usage of Agile Methodology, applying an Agile mentality to the delivery of valuable, prioritised features incrementally and seeking feedback to incorporate improvements iteratively. * Experience of capturing requirements as User Stories with Acceptance Criteria and use of JIRA. * Experience of working with complex integrated systems, using creative and strategic thinking to deliver exceptional results. * Strong engagement, communication and partner management skills, including excellent presentation and influencing skills. * Experience of working in a regulated environment (GxP). * Experience of virtual collaboration to lead, shape and develop innovative solutions. * Experience of working with and managing third party suppliers/vendors. Desirable Skills/Experience: * Degree in relevant discipline. Formal certification in business analysis practice. * Experience of working in a global organisation with complex/geographical context. * Exposure to User Centred Design and Design thinking (User Experience, Prototyping, User Interface Design and Business Process Design). When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. Why AstraZeneca? At AstraZeneca, we're not just about creating life-changing medicines; we're about creating a culture of innovation and collaboration. We believe in giving our employees the freedom to explore new solutions and the support to make a real impact. Our commitment to sustainability is central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We're investing in a bold digital strategy; to become a truly data-led enterprise that disrupts the entire industry. Through the use of leading-edge technology and data, there's huge potential for what we can achieve today and in the future. Ready to make your mark? Apply now! We welcome your application by April 4th at the latest.