Business & Project Analyst in Abingdon

Join a team shaping the future of diagnostic services. Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott's global Diagnostics division—bringing together world‐class experts and cutting‐edge technologies to support diagnostic testing that truly impacts patient care. We are now looking for a Business & Project Analyst to join our Business Change function within our Toxicology UK business. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a long‐term transformation programme touching every corner of our organisation, including:

• Toxicology
• Occupational Health
• Commercial Operations
• Customer Services & Operations
• Enabling technology solutions

Although technology is a big part of our journey, this role is first and foremost about business change, stakeholder alignment, and improving how we work. This position is based in Abingdon with occasional travel to other UK sites.

What You’ll Do

In this hands‐on and varied role, you’ll support and lead elements of multiple business change projects. Expect to work across different functions, manage shifting priorities, and partner with both internal teams and external suppliers. Your responsibilities will include:

• Business Analysis & Project Delivery
  • Lead the full lifecycle of business analysis for change and software development projects.
  • Gather, document, and refine requirements, processes, business cases, and solution recommendations.
  • Manage project initiation, governance setup, and drive projects through to completion.
• PMO & Governance
  • Track actions, manage RAID logs, and support PMO reporting.
  • Manage gate reviews and ensure adherence to internal PMO tools and standards.
  • Complete Systems Lifecycle documentation to Abbott global standards.
• Stakeholder & Partner Engagement
  • Build strong relationships with cross‐functional stakeholders.
  • Work closely with external delivery partners.
  • Facilitate communication across departments and ensure clarity at every stage.
• Testing & Quality
  • Coordinate and manage testing cycles.
  • Gather end‐user feedback and ensure continuous improvement.
  • Work within an ISO17025 accredited quality management system.

Why This Role Matters

Change management is rapidly expanding within Toxicology UK—and we want someone who is curious, proactive, and ready to grow with us. If you enjoy solving problems, bringing structure to complexity, and influencing people across a business to adopt better ways of working, this role will give you the platform to do exactly that.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience

• Strong business analysis background (training or certification).
• Solid experience with PMO processes, tools, and project governance.
• Confident stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience with software development lifecycle activities.
• Excellent communication skills—clear, concise, and engaging.
• A logical thinker with a consultant-style mindset and the ability to simplify complex information.

Desirable

• Experience using Smartsheet, Jira, or other PMO tools.
• Knowledge of methodologies such as PRINCE2, PMI, MSP, PfMP, or P3O.
• Familiarity with change management models (Prosci, ADKAR, Lewin).
• Life science or services industry background.

Behavioural Fit

• A self‐starter with strong initiative.
• Comfortable working independently in a small, fast‐paced team.
• Able to juggle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• User‐focused and solution‐oriented.
• Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities.
• Driving licence preferred.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable adjustments to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable adjustment, please speak to your recruiter.

Abbott Toxicology Ltd operates and enforces a drug & alcohol testing policy.