Business Analyst

Role/Job title - Business Analyst Work Location - Stevenage, UK Role type - Contracting Mode of working – Hybrid (3 days onsite 2 days WFH) Contractor Rate - Market rate Duration of assignment - 6 Months (Likley renewed every 6 Months) The Role We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support a key programme focused on the collection, tracking, and lifecycle management of human biological samples. This role will work closely with scientific, laboratory, data, and IT teams to enhance processes and systems related to biobanking and sample management. The ideal candidate will have a strong science or life sciences background, combined with proven Business Analysis experience in regulated, research-led environments Your responsibilities: * Elicit, analyse, and document business and system requirements related to human biological sample collection, storage, tracking, and usage * Work closely with laboratory scientists, biobank teams, clinical operations, data teams, and Tech stakeholders * Map end-to-end sample lifecycle processes, from collection through storage, analysis, and disposal * Support improvements to biobanking systems, sample tracking platforms, and associated data flows * Translate complex scientific and operational needs into clear functional and non-functional requirements * Define long, mid and short term strategies for developing a harmonised solution across multiple business units * Facilitate workshops, interviews, and stakeholder meetings across technical and scientific teams * Ensure requirements align with regulatory, ethical, and data governance standards * Potentially conduct RFP/RFQ process to select software * Support UAT, validation activities, and change management where required * Produce high-quality documentation including process maps, user stories, BRDs, and acceptance criteria Your Profile Essential skills/knowledge/experience: * Proven experience as a Business Analyst within pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environments * Science-based background (e.g. biological sciences, biomedical sciences, life sciences, or similar) * Experience working in regulated environments (e.g. GxP, data governance, ethical frameworks) * Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: * Familiarity with LIMS, sample management systems, or biobank platforms * Experience supporting clinical research, translational science, or R&D programmes * Understanding of data standards related to biological samples * Previous contract experience within large enterprise or pharma organisations