Senior Business Analyst – Biologics Discovery Platform

Role: Senior Business Analyst focused on biologics discovery within AstraZeneca's R&D. Primary objectives include translating scientific and operational needs into scalable solutions to accelerate early biologics research, leveraging AI and automation tools. Responsibilities encompass stakeholder engagement, requirements gathering, process mapping, agile backlog management, and cross-functional coordination among discovery labs, data science, automation engineering, and IT teams. The role involves shaping multi-year roadmaps, ensuring traceability from scientific goals to software deliverables, and coaching team members on requirements hygiene. Qualifications: minimum 6+ years' experience with complex integrated systems in molecular biology or antibody discovery, proficiency with business analysis methodologies, and strong communication skills. Preferred skills include familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence), lab automation ecosystems, and industry trends like Agentic AI. High-value specifics include biologics modalities, early discovery phases, biologics-related data flows, and data-driven decision-making. The position involves virtual collaboration within a global IT organization, with an expectation of flexible in-office work at AstraZeneca's site, and no explicit travel requirements.