Associate/design Manager Opportunities

Associate/Design Manager (Business Analyst) Opportunities

Who we are

Almac Group is a global leader in advancing human health. We provide a range of expert services across the drug development lifecycle to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, supporting them in finding treatments for patients.

Description

Location: Craigavon & North-West Offices

Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week

Business Unit: Clinical Technologies

Open To: Internal & External Candidates

Ref No: HRJOB12033

Salary: Competitive

The Opportunity

Almac Clinical Technologies supports technology-enabled clinical trials by developing solutions around client and study needs. We are delighted to offer opportunities at Associate Design Manager and Design Manager level for individuals who can help translate client needs into clear system requirements and support the successful, on-time delivery of high-quality clinical technology solutions.

Working as part of a cross-functional Almac team, you will collaborate with clients, sponsors and internal colleagues throughout the system lifecycle. Depending on the level of appointment, you will either support the wider Design Management team or take the lead in gathering, analysing, documenting and validating more complex requirements.

“Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast‑paced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and long‑term career progression across the Almac Group.

Our approach is simple – we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. More information can be found here; Life at Almac - Almac”

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and document client and system requirements.

• Create or update requirements documentation, wireframes and supporting materials.

• Support or lead requirements review, analysis, prioritisation and validation activities.

• Help internal teams understand the intended system design and support reviews throughout the build process.

• Perform and support client user acceptance testing, implementation and go-live activities.

• Manage commitments and raise concerns relating to scope, timelines, risks or delivery at the appropriate stage.

• Communicate technical and business information clearly to internal and external stakeholders.

• Maintain accurate documentation in line with relevant standard operating procedures, work instructions and quality standards.

What you need to be successful

We are looking for organised, client-focused individuals who can manage multiple priorities, communicate clearly and take an analytical approach to understanding business and system needs. To be considered, you should meet the following essential criteria:

· Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK with no restrictions OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time employment in the UK.

· GCSEs in Mathematics and English at Grades A-C (or equivalent)

· Three A Levels at Grades A-E (or equivalent) OR significant relevant experience within Almac Clinical Technologies.

· Previous experience managing multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.

· Previous experience understanding and documenting client requirements.

· Previous experience communicating directly with clients.

For appointment at Design Manager level, you should also demonstrate significant experience in understanding and documenting client requirements, together with the ability to analyse and document complex system and business processes and communicate technical detail effectively.

Further information

For further information on essential and desirable criteria, please review the job descriptions for both roles, attached to the online job posting.

How to apply

Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Thursday 19 November 2026.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.