We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to support a programme of work focused on business processes, operational workflows, data flows, and IT systems. This role requires a hands‑on analyst who can quickly understand how operations and system interact, document current‑state processes, and identify gaps, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement.
Working across Operations, Quality and IT you will play a key role in creating a clear picture of the technology landscape, system interfaces, data ownership, and operational processes.
Within the initial phase of the engagement, you will be responsible for producing:
- System inventory across the operational and technology landscape
- End‑to‑end GMP data mapping
- Interface catalogue between business‑critical systems
- Gap analysis of existing User Requirements Specifications (URS)
- Dual‑running process maps
- Process, system, data, and ownership gap assessments
Key Responsibilities
- Lead workshops to capture and document business processes and system interactions
- Create end‑to‑end process maps covering operational, quality, and technology workflows
- Analyse how data is created, used, reviewed, approved, and transferred between systems
- Document interfaces, integrations, dependencies, and manual touchpoints across the application landscape
- Produce clear and structured business, user, and functional requirements
- Identify ownership gaps across systems, processes, and data domains
- Work closely with Operations, Quality, IT, Engineering, and external suppliers to validate requirements and business processes
- Support decision‑making through analysis of current‑state processes and systems
- Business Analyst, leading requirements and process analysis activities independently
- Strong business process mapping experience using tools such as Visio, BPMN, Lucidchart, or equivalent
- Proven experience analysing complex IT environments with multiple integrated systems
- Experience documenting system interfaces, integrations, data flows, and data ownership models
- Strong understanding of User Requirements Specifications (URS), Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS), and requirements traceability
- Experience working within validated system environments and Computer System Validation (CSV) frameworks
- Pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or other regulated environments
- LIMS, environmental monitoring, or quality management systems
- Pharmacy compounding applications such as CATO
- ERP, CRM, stock management, and order management systems
- Building Management Systems (BMS) and Facilities Management Systems (FMS)
- Knowledge of data integrity principles, including ALCOA+