Business Analyst- R&D Medical Care- M/F- CDI
About this role
Who we are ?
We are Pierre Fabre Laboratories, a global leader combining pharmaceutical expertise with dermo-cosmetics to support consumers and patients at every stage of their care journey.
Our portfolio includes several medical franchises and international brands such as Eau Thermale Avène, Ducray, A-Derma, Klorane, René Furterer, and Pierre Fabre Oral Care.
By joining us, you become part of a meaningful company where the human dimension is essential. You become a participant in the "We Care Movement," a movement that values excellence and innovation within passionate teams. Together, we push the boundaries of science to unite health and beauty for the benefit of all, because Every time we care for a single person, we make the whole world better.
Present in 120 countries with a team of over 10,000 employees, we are proud to create a scientific and human impact, today and tomorrow! If caring is at the heart of your values, join Pierre Fabre Laboratories and become a key player in the “We Care Movement".
Your mission
We are looking for a Business Analyst with a strong background in pharmaceutical R&D, data governance, and business value analysis. The ideal candidate will be at the intersection of science, data, and business, helping to drive value through effective data management and strategic decision-making.
Your role within a pioneering company in full expansion:
Key Responsibilities:
- Scientific Understanding:
- Collaborate with R&D scientists to understand their needs and translate them into IT requirements.
- Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in Pharma R&D to provide relevant insights and recommendations.
- Data Expertise:
- Ensure adherence to FAIR data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable).
- Design and manage data flows, ensuring efficient data acquisition, storage, and retrieval.
- Work closely with the Data Governor to implement robust data governance practices.
- Analyze and manage the ingestion of external data from scientific partners, CROs, and other sources.
- Business Value Focus:
- Conduct cost-benefit analyses to prioritize projects and initiatives based on their potential value to the organization.
- Develop business cases and project plans to support decision-making processes.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains within the R&D IT landscape.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Liaise between R&D scientists, IT teams, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication.
- Provide training and support to users to maximize the value derived from IT solutions.
- Facilitate collaboration needs from translational research and data science teams, ensuring seamless data integration and usage.
- Specialized Areas:
- Support the PK/PD and tox data platform, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
- Address histology (biobank) and biomarker requirements, ensuring data is properly managed and utilized.
- Documentation and Compliance:
- Manage the proper documentation of requirements, ensuring clarity and completeness.
- Oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT) processes to validate that solutions meet business needs and requirements.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, particularly for late PK/PD and Tox data, which are subject to GxP (Good Practice) standards.
This position is compatible with teleworking up to 2 days a week after the trial period.
We offer an attractive remuneration/benefits package: Incentives, profit-sharing, Pierre Fabre shareholding with matching contribution, health and provident insurance, 16 days of holidays (RTT) in addition to 25 days of personal holidays, public transport participation, very attractive CE.
Who you are ?
Your skills at the service of innovative projects:
- Master’s degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Bioinformatics) or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience as a Business Analyst in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, preferably within R&D.
- Strong understanding of data governance, data flows, and FAIR data principles.
- Experience with electronic lab notebooks (eLN) and other R&D IT systems is a plus.
- Language Proficiency: Fluent in French and at least C1 level in English.
Preferred Skills:
- Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., ECBA, CCBA, CBAP) is highly desirable.
- Experience with project management methodologies and tools.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance in the pharmaceutical industry.
At Pierre Fabre Laboratories, we believe that our greatest asset is our people.
We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identify, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. Please inform the company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process. Thus, we commit to considering all applications equally, without fail.