AstraZeneca

manufacturing

ITBusinessAnalyst

Macclesfield, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“IT Business Analyst at AstraZeneca. Skills: Business Analysis, Project Management, Manufacturing IT, Stakeholder Management. Assess and define operational needs. Identify improvement opportunities”

Industry & Context.

manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

turn complex operational challenges into clear, high‑value solutions; shaping ideas into production solutions; assess and define operational needs; identify improvement opportunities; proactively scanning for capability gaps; propose high‑value solutions; Business Analysis Planning; Risk/Issue/Dependency Management; Solution Evaluation

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Technical expertise within the Manufacturing domain, expertise across enterprise systems such as SAP (ECC/S/4HANA), manufacturing systems (PAS‑X, PI Historian, Track SYS), Proven Business Analysis and Project Management delivery in fast-paced environments, AI/automation adept at navigating sophisticated integrated systems & data platforms, Experience working within a regulated industry, End-to-end change delivery, Map collaborators, run clear comms and status reporting for execs and teams, surface AI risks/performanceenefits, and facilitate decisions, engagement, communication and partner management skills, excellent presentation and influencing skills, Experience in working on a digital transformation programme, Demonstrated experience of virtual collaboration to lead, craft and develop innovative solutions, Experience of mentoring, coaching or developing others, Experience of liaising with and handling third party suppliers/vendors, Ability to challenge, negotiate and influence at all levels

Nice to Have

A keen interest in AI and Machine Learning, A good understanding of Industry 4. 0 technologies, Degree in relevant subject area or formal certification in business analysis practice (or equivalent experience), Lean SIGMA training, Practical usage of Agile Methodology, Experience of working in a global organisation with complex/geographical context, Pharmaceutical business awarenessusiness domain knowledge, Cross industry business awarenessusiness domain knowledge

What You'll Do.

Assess and define operational needs

Identify improvement opportunities

Proactively scan for capability gaps

Benchmark internally and externally

Propose high‑value solutions

Align solutions to strategic goals

Select and tailor analysis approach

Meet quality and performance standards

Map collaborators across functions

Build trusted relationships

Contribute to targeted communications

Drive adoption and benefits realisation

Build robust arguments

Define return on investment

Perform options analysis

Track benefits realization

Enable informed investment decisions

Shape cases for productivity uplift

Shape cases for quality improvements

Shape cases for safety improvements

Engage collaborators optimally

Share knowledge with delivery teams

Support communication plans

Support organisational change

Evaluate solution options

Evaluate vendor proposals

Assess business readiness

Recommend best value path

Handle dependencies across workstreams

Keep project within budget

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with the IT Site Lead; Work closely with senior business partners; Work closely with IT collaborators; Work closely with regional partners; Map collaborators across functions and geographies; Build trusted relationships; Engage collaborators; Share knowledge with delivery teams; Collaborate virtually to lead, craft and develop innovative solutions

Communication Scope

develop arguments; assist in business process design; defines benefits cases; defines critical metrics; drives collaborator engagement; drives change adoption; ensures measurable outcomes; visible reporting; targeted communications; clear comms; status reporting for execs and teams; presentation skills; influencing skills

Process & Methodology

Project Management delivery, governs scope, governs risk, governs budget, governs compliance, drives collaborator engagement, drives change adoption, focused planning, visible reporting, Business Analysis Planning, Risk/Issue/Dependency Management, Budget & Financials management

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