Business Analyst - Data Governance (Pharma R&D)

Contract: 12 Months

Rate: Up to £500/day (Outside IR35)

Location: Remote

Start Date: By 1st July

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support a major Data Governance initiative within a leading pharmaceutical organisation's R&D function.

This role will focus on validating a Data Governance operating model, conducting detailed process mapping, gap analysis, and requirements validation as part of an MVP build programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate and refine Data Governance models and processes
• Lead end-to-end process mapping workshops
• Conduct gap analysis and requirements gathering
• Support the delivery of a Data Governance MVP
• Assess impacts across business processes and data domains
• Work closely with business and technical stakeholders within R&D
• Contribute to areas such as DPIAs (Data Protection Impact Assessments) and governance controls

Essential Experience

• Strong Business Analysis experience on Data Governance, Data Management, or MDM programmes
• Proven expertise in process mapping, requirements elicitation, and gap analysis
• Experience working within highly regulated environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills

Desirable Experience

• Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry experience
• Exposure to Data Governance tools such as Collibra
• Experience with Snowflake and Microsoft technologies
• Understanding of DPIAs, data controls, and governance frameworks