Business Support Analyst

Almac Group; Armagh; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Almac Group is seeking a Business Support Analyst in Craigavon to support digital solutions aligned with strategic goals. The role includes requirements analysis, stakeholder engagement, testing, training, and readiness activities within a hybrid work pattern.

The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams, manage product backlogs as SME, and contribute to continuous improvement of digital products and services. Closing date and details are provided in the job posting.

Qualifications

• Elicit, analyze and document business user requirements alongside system design for large scale projects.
• Lead requirement analysis for small/medium scale projects and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Write and execute PQ/UAT tests and track defects.

Responsibilities

• Support backlog management and act as SME for assigned products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solution design meets business needs.
• Monitor KPIs for assigned products and propose improvements based on data.

Skills

Requirements analysis

Stakeholder engagement

UAT testing

Backlog management

Business readiness

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

Business Support Analyst

Location: Craigavon

Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday (Hybrid Working)

Salary: Competitive

Business Unit: Clinical Services

Open To: Internal and External Applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB11805

The Role

Almac Group is currently seeking a Business Support Analyst for our main head quarters in Craigavon.

The Business Support Analyst is responsible for supporting the Business Analyst with driving the discovery, design, and delivery of digital solutions that align with Almac’s strategic goals. The Business Support Analyst will support and lead requirements analysis, facilitate stakeholder engagement, support testing, and business readiness, and ensuring continuous improvement of digital products and services. Additionally, the Business Support Analyst will provide support for assigned products and digital solutions

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· REQUIREMENTS & DESIGN

• o Support Business Analyst in eliciting, analyzing, and documenting business user requirements alongside system design requirements for large scale projects.
• o Lead analyzing, and documenting business user requirements alongside system design requirements for small/medium scale projects.
• o Ensure requirements are complete, feasible, and aligned with strategic goals.
• o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solution design meets business needs.

· PRODUCT & SOLUTION DELIVERY

• o Writing and executing PQ/UAT tests; track and resolve defects.
• o Delivering assigned business readiness activities including, training (ELC’s) internal and external communications, SOP update co-ordination as required.

· PRODUCT OWNERSHIP & SUPPORT

• o Support management and prioritization of product backlogs.
• o Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned products.
• o Where necessary, support issue resolution, bug fixes, and enhancements.
• o Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for assigned products, analyze trends, and collaborate with business and customer stakeholders to propose and implement actions for improvement

What we are looking for

• Have eligibility to work in the UK/IE OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time employment in the UK/IE
• Degree level qualification (or equivalent)

-OR-

• Experience performing or supporting business and requirements analysis for software solutions within the pharmaceutical, life sciences or healthcare industries.
• Experience supporting product development
• Experience communicating and managing deliverables from product initiation through to delivery.
• Experience working in a multi-team environment with ability to meet milestones

For further information on essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the job description attached to the online job posting.

Working Pattern

This role will be based on a flex working pattern. This means your core hours of work is 10.00 – 16.00 based on 37.5 hours per week between Monday - Friday. You will also be eligible to apply for hybrid working in this role (T&C’s apply).

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Friday 4th September 2026.

Recruitment Agencies: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Unsolicited CVs will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable.