Business Analyst- R&D Medical Care- M/F- CDI

Pierre Fabre is the 2nd largest dermo-cosmetics laboratory in the world, the 2nd largest private French pharmaceutical group and the market leader in France for products sold over the counter in pharmacies.

Its portfolio includes several medical franchises and international brands including Pierre Fabre Oncologie, Pierre Fabre Dermatologie, Eau Thermale Avène, Klorane, Ducray, René Furterer, A-Derma, Naturactive, Pierre Fabre Oral Care. 

Established in the Occitanie region since its creation, and manufacturing over 95% of its products in France, the Group employs some 10,000 people worldwide. Its products are distributed in about 130 countries. 86% of the Pierre Fabre Group is held by the Pierre Fabre Foundation, a government-recognized public-interest foundation, while a smaller share is owned by its employees via an employee stock ownership plan. 

In 2019, Ecocert Environment assessed the Group's corporate social and environmental responsibility approach in accordance with the ISO 26000 sustainable development standard and awarded it the "Excellence" level.

Pierre Fabre is recognized as one of the "World's Best Employers 2021" by Forbes. Our group is ranked in the Top 3 in the cosmetics industry and in the Top 10 in the pharmaceutical industry worldwide. 

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.

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.

We are convinced that diversity is a source of fulfillment, social balance and complementarity for our employees, which is why our offers are open to all, without restriction.