Role: IT Business Systems Analyst Biotechnology & Life Sciences – PE Backed Day rate – depends on experience.
This role is integral to support a rapidly growing organization based in Cambridge, UK, through strategic IT system management and enhancement.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with various business functions, external IT support partners, and vendors to ensure IT systems align with regulatory standards and business goals.
Maintain, upgrade, and optimize business systems, including eQMS (Dot Compliance), Business Central, and Dotmatics.
Serve as the internal lead for Finance, HR, and other business systems, ensuring alignment with business needs.
Oversee system architecture and integrations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as SOX and GxP.
Deliver 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line support for business systems.
Provide training to internal users and ensure awareness of cybersecurity and operational risks.
Compliance and Documentation: Ensure IT systems are fit for purpose and meet compliance requirements.
Develop system documentation, Business Impact Assessments (BIA), continuity plans, and test plans.
Manage change control, release planning, and system validation, including UAT.
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to deliver business capabilities.
Act as the escalation point for technical issues and manage third-party IT support relationships.
Participate in IT budgeting and planning for system projects.
Shape IT strategies in collaboration with the Head of IT and business leaders, particularly in the greenfield quality system landscape.
5+ years in IT Systems/Business Analysis, or as an IT Systems Manager.
~ Proven track record in life sciences, including regulatory-controlled IT systems.
~ Experience with cloud-based, no-code approaches and tools like Power BI is advantageous.
Knowledge of the ITIL framework and IT system lifecycle management.
Proficiency in creating SOPs, IT computer system documentation, and system validation testing.
Familiarity with IT systems for biotech/pharma industries.
Strong communication skills, with fluency in English.
Self-reliance and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Relevant IT system or application qualifications or equivalent experience.
Shape IT Systems Strategy: Be part of a greenfield initiative to create a robust quality systems landscape.
Hybrid Work Flexibility: Balance in-office collaboration with remote work, typically 2–3 days per week onsite.