Data Governance Business Analyst

Data Governance Business Analyst Remote (UK) with occasional client travel Up to £500 per day (Outside IR35) - Fully remote working with occasional client visits 12-Month Contract Must be available to start by 1st July My client is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join a critical R&D Data Governance programme focused on validating and refining a new data governance model as part of an MVP build. Key Responsibilities: • Validate and assess Data Governance and Data Models within the R&D function • Conduct detailed Process Mapping across existing and future-state processes • Perform GAP Analysis to identify improvements and governance requirements • Gather, document, and validate business and data requirements • Support the development of an MVP through robust business analysis and stakeholder engagement • Assess process impacts and contribute to automated impact assessment initiatives • Work closely with business and technical teams to ensure governance frameworks are fit for purpose Essential Experience: • Strong Business Analysis experience within Data Governance programmes • Proven track record delivering Process Mapping and GAP Analysis activities • Experience validating business processes, requirements, and operating models • Ability to engage effectively with both business and technical stakeholders • Experience working on enterprise data transformation initiatives Highly Desirable: • Data Governance and/or Master Data Management (MDM) project experience • Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry background • Exposure to data platforms and governance tools such as Snowflake, Azure, and Collibra • Experience supporting R&D data initiatives