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Job Title: Lead Business AnalystCareer Level - EIntroduction to Role:Join us at AstraZeneca\xe2\x80\x99s RDM (Reference Data Management) enterprise initiative, where we focus on enterprise Reference data standards, data governance, data integrity and driving the FAIR agenda of our organisation with Reference data. We are working to establish a strong RDM capability, built on the latest healthcare domain standards, to collaborate effectively with our business partners internal and external to AstraZeneca. Be empowered to lead and take on more ownership in a role that is key for accelerating our business processes as we empower the enterprise functions with digital capabilities, to innovate at speed and make effective data-driven decisions.Accountabilities:As an RDM Business Analyst, you will drive the requirements gathering, planning and release activities of RDM product, realizing the enterprise vision and roadmap of RDM product owner. You will work with SEDO Council to adopt and enforce the Controlled Vocabulary ownership and change process across enterprise and business technology groups. You will collaborate with our RDM product owner, business stakeholders, solution architects, tech leads, data stewards, source and consumer applications, IT Quality manager and Business Quality Manager, to deliver clear product features (functional, technical and non-functional requirements), to ensure successful delivery of user-friendly RDM solution.Essential Skills/Experience:Significant professional experience, working as a business analyst.Ability to liaise and drive requirement discussions with business and IT stakeholders.In-depth analytical skills and ability to work in highly collaborative environment.Experience in communicating with stakeholders, providing functional leadership and guidance to RDM project teams.Significant experience in JIRA and ability to write stories which provides utmost clarity on the feature.Proficient in English both verbal and written.Good written documentation skills.Experience of working in a regulated environment (GxP or similar).Experience of delivering solutions within IT projects delivered through Agile and Waterfall methodologies.Experience in RDM functional knowledge.Experience in RDM Architecture and Data Modelling principles.Working in ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) or similar landscapes.Exposure to fundamentals of API (Application Programming Interface).Exposure to DevOps process knowledge.Working knowledge of the pharma industry is a plus.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.At AstraZeneca, we dare to lead, applying our problem-solving mindset to identify and tackle opportunities across the whole enterprise. Our spirit of experimentation is lived every day through our events like hackathons. We enable AstraZeneca to perform at its peak by delivering world-class technology and data solutions. Our work unlocks the potential of science. We optimise and revolutionise AstraZeneca by maximising efficiencies and finding new ways to drive productivity. From automation to data simplification. We\'re part of a global company that\'s investing in a bold digital strategy; to become a truly data-led enterprise that disrupts the entire industry.Are you ready to step up, take ownership, and innovate? Apply now for the Lead Business Analyst role!Date Posted 19-Jul-2024Closing DateAstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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