Legal Services Data Collection Analyst - China

Major Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

In this role you will be responsible for:
•    Technical execution of standardized data collection procedures, managing tasks and timelines to ensure the quality and integrity of evidence in support of lawsuits, internal investigations, or compliance requirements
•    Organize your workload to efficiently execute multiple and sometimes competing requests
•    Process, transfer, and maintain collected data in accordance with legal requirements and team protocols
•    Prepare clear, concise, and accurate written documentation of procedures and outcomes.
•    Closely coordinate with internal and global stakeholders including project managers, colleagues, attorneys, and compliance investigators by providing timely updates and communicating any issues or delays. 
•    Work closely with business and IT resources to define eDiscovery playbook requirements
•    When needed, escalate technical problems to your manager and work with IT and cloud platform providers to resolve collection and transfer challenges.

Key tasks include:
•    Utilize collection and processing tools, including platforms like Microsoft Purview, Encase, Cellebrite and command-line utilities, to gather data from sources such as Microsoft 365 Exchange, company-shared drives, mobile devices, HR and finance systems, and other digital repositories. 
•    Ensure all steps are properly tracked, results documented, and documentation handed off to support downstream legal review or compliance investigations. 
•    Assist with the normalization, extraction, and organization of data, including metadata and text, for use in review or litigation platforms such as Relativity or Nuix Discover.

Minimum Requirements:

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
•    Must haves
o    Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, information technology, engineering, data management, law, or related discipline)
o    At least 2 years of experience in investigations, eDiscovery, operating legal technology, forensic collections, cybersecurity or other fields related to technical aspects of eDiscovery
o    Understanding of key eDiscovery concepts such as how we extract and use metadata
o    Technical background, including education and/or experience of eDiscovery
o    Demonstrated ability to execute and document technical procedures with accuracy
o    Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks
o    Ability to appropriately troubleshoot technical issues and escalate obstacles to management
o    Solid written and verbal communication in English
o    Demonstrated ability to quickly master new software and digital tools
o    Ability to work effectively as part of a global team with members across several time zones
o    Analytical mindset and good judgment regarding data integrity and security

•    Preferable
o    Work history in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry
o    Expertise (at least familiarity) with Relativity and/or Nuix Discover (formerly called Ringtail)
o    Ability to create and run SQL queries and stored procedures
o    Prior experience working with legal technology

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.