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