Business analyst

Job Title: Business Analyst (Pharma R&D IT)

Location: Toulouse

Job Type: Contract

Duration of Contract: 3-6 Months

Work Mode: Hybrid -4 Days week to Office

Language Proficiency: Fluent in French and at least C1 level in English.


Job Summary: We are looking for a Business Analyst with a strong background in pharmaceutical R&D, data governance, and business value analysis. The ideal candidate will be at the intersection of science, data, and business, helping to drive value through effective data management and strategic decision-making.


Key Responsibilities:

* Scientific Understanding:
* Collaborate with R&D scientists to understand their needs and translate them into IT requirements.
* Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in Pharma R&D to provide relevant insights and recommendations.
* Data Expertise:
* Ensure adherence to FAIR data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable).
* Design and manage data flows, ensuring efficient data acquisition, storage, and retrieval.
* Work closely with the Data Governor to implement robust data governance practices.
* Analyze and manage the ingestion of external data from scientific partners, CROs, and other sources.
* Business Value Focus:
* Conduct cost-benefit analyses to prioritize projects and initiatives based on their potential value to the organization.
* Develop business cases and project plans to support decision-making processes.
* Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains within the R&D IT landscape.
* Collaboration and Communication:
* Liaise between R&D scientists, IT teams, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication.
* Provide training and support to users to maximize the value derived from IT solutions.
* Facilitate collaboration needs from translational research and data science teams, ensuring seamless data integration and usage.
* Specialized Areas:
* Support the PK/PD and tox data platform, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
* Address histology (biobank) and biomarker requirements, ensuring data is properly managed and utilized.
* Documentation and Compliance:
* Manage the proper documentation of requirements, ensuring clarity and completeness.
* Oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT) processes to validate that solutions meet business needs and requirements.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, particularly for late PK/PD and Tox data, which are subject to GxP (Good Practice) standards.

Qualifications:

* Master’s degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Bioinformatics) or equivalent experience.
* Proven experience as a Business Analyst in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, preferably within R&D.
* Strong understanding of data governance, data flows, and FAIR data principles.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to prioritize tasks and projects based on business value and cost-benefit analysis.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
* Experience with electronic lab notebooks (eLN) and other R&D IT systems is a plus.
* Language Proficiency: Fluent in French and at least C1 level in English.

Preferred Skills:

* Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., ECBA, CCBA, CBAP) is highly desirable.
* Experience with project management methodologies and tools.
* Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance in the pharmaceutical industry.