SAP Business Data Analyst

MUST BE BASED IN THE UK TO BE ELIGIBLE. Job title: SAP Business Data Analyst Location: Stevenage (Hybrid) Contract length: End of December Overview GSK is a science-led global healthcare company with a special purpose: to help people do more, feel better, live longer. We are on an audacious journey to impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next decade. Our R&D division is at the forefront of this mission, dedicated to the discovery and development of groundbreaking vaccines and medicines. We are transforming the landscape of medical research by integrating cutting-edge science and technology and harnessing the power of genetics and new data. By fostering a collaborative environment that unites the talents of our people, we are revolutionizing R&D to pre-empt and defeat diseases. Join us in our commitment to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Role Overview GSK is delivering a strategic data transformation and modernisation programme focused on implementing SAP PLM Cloud as an IDMP-aligned formulation management tool. This initiative aims to standardise formulation data creation, improve data quality, strengthen governance, and ensure regulatory compliance across R&D. The Business Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the integration of Vaccines (Vx) into SAP PLM Cloud, while contributing to enhancements within Small Molecule and Large Molecule business-as-usual (BAU) operations. The role involves bridging business needs and technical solutions by analysing processes, defining requirements, and enabling adoption of IDMP-compliant data standards. Key Responsibiltites • Gather, analyse, and validate business and system requirements for SAP PLM Cloud implementation. • Develop and document “as-is” and “to-be” business process maps. • Support the integration of Vaccines (Vx) data and processes into SAP PLM Cloud. • Conduct detailed business analysis aligned to IDMP data standards. • Ensure alignment between business needs, system design, and data requirements. • Facilitate workshops with business and IT stakeholders to capture requirements and drive alignment. • Define and document KPI logic, metrics, and reporting requirements. • Create mock-ups, prototypes, and support system demonstrations. • Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of SAP PLM Cloud solutions. • Develop and define data standards, including: - Field definitions - Naming convention - Data standardisation rules - Data transformation logic for IDMP data products • Support data quality initiatives, including enrichment and validation processes. • Provide ongoing support for system improvements and enhancements. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across R&D, IT, and data governance. • Support knowledge transfer activities, documentation, and user enablement. • Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and IDMP compliance standards. Minimim Requirements: • Strong business analysis experience within pharmaceutical or life sciences environments. • Experience working with SAP PLM Cloud or similar enterprise systems. • Knowledge of IDMP standards and their application in regulated environments. • Understanding of data modelling, governance, and data standardisation practices. • Experience in process mapping (as-is/to-be) and requirements documentation. • Familiarity with KPI definition, reporting frameworks, and performance metrics. • Proven experience in business analysis roles within digital transformation programmes. • Experience supporting data transformation, system implementation, or migration projects. • Experience working across Small Molecule, Large Molecule, or Vaccines domains (preferred). • Exposure to regulated pharmaceutical R&D environments. Preferred Qualifications: • Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, or a related field. • Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA) or similar. • Experience with data governance frameworks and regulatory compliance standards. • Exposure to SAP ecosystems and cloud-based solutions. Soft Skills: • Excellent stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. • Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams. • High attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and quality. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology). Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. 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