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**Please note- this role is not able to offer Visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future** As a Business Analysis & Life Sciences Programs , you will make an impact by driving the successful delivery of digital transformation and data integration initiatives within regulated Life Sciences environments. You will be a valued member of the program delivery team and work collaboratively with business stakeholders, technology teams, infrastructure teams, vendors, and site leadership to ensure project objectives are achieved on time and with high quality. This role combines stakeholder management, business analysis, project coordination, and delivery leadership to support complex enterprise programs. In This Role, You Will: • Serve as the primary point of contact between business stakeholders, vendor partners, and Cognizant delivery teams, ensuring alignment across all program activities. • Lead stakeholder workshops, requirements-gathering sessions, business process reviews, and project governance meetings to drive informed decision-making. • Manage project communications, risks, dependencies, action items, and status reporting to ensure successful program execution. • Coordinate activities across business, technical, infrastructure, validation, and site teams to support timely delivery and operational readiness. • Translate business requirements into functional specifications and partner with technical teams to support implementation, testing, deployment, and change management activities. Work Model Onsite At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Foster City, CA . The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. What You Need to Have to Be Considered • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field. • 10+ years of experience in Business Analysis, Functional Consulting, Project Delivery, or Program Management roles. • Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills. • Experience delivering projects within Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Manufacturing, or Laboratory Informatics environments. • Knowledge of regulated industry standards, including GxP, CSV/CSA, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and related compliance requirements. • Proven experience supporting project governance, planning, risk management, and execution of large-scale programs. • Experience gathering, documenting, and translating business requirements into functional specifications. • Ability to collaborate effectively with business, technical, infrastructure, validation, and vendor teams. These Will Help You Stand Out • Functional knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), including PAS-X, Syncade, POMS, or similar platforms. • Experience supporting laboratory data management, digital manufacturing, data integration, or digital transformation initiatives. • Familiarity with scientific data platforms, cloud-based integration solutions, and enterprise data ecosystems. • Working knowledge of AWS services, including S3, data lake concepts, and cloud-based architectures. • Experience supporting infrastructure onboarding activities, networking concepts, firewall configurations, and connectivity requirements. • Strong understanding of software implementation lifecycles, testing coordination, deployment planning, and organizational change management. • Experience working with global delivery teams in complex enterprise environments. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. Salary and Other Compensation : Applications will be accepted until October 9, 2026. The annual salary for this position is between $88,000 - $132,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: · Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance · Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off · 401(k) plan and contributions · Long-term/Short-term Disability · Paid Parental Leave · Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. About Cognizant: Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant. Additional employment information Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com for roles based in the Americas or CareersIndia2@cognizant.com for roles based in India.

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Please note- this role is not able to offer Visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future**
Serve as the primary point of contact between business stakeholders, vendor partners, and Cognizant delivery teams, ensuring alignment across all program activities.
Lead stakeholder workshops, requirements-gathering sessions, business process reviews, and project governance meetings to drive informed decision-making.
Manage project communications, risks, dependencies, action items, and status reporting to ensure successful program execution.
Coordinate activities across business, technical, infrastructure, validation, and site teams to support timely delivery and operational readiness.
Translate business requirements into functional specifications and partner with technical teams to support implementation, testing, deployment, and change management activities.
What You Need to Have to Be Considered
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in Business Analysis, Functional Consulting, Project Delivery, or Program Management roles.
Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
Experience delivering projects within Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Manufacturing, or Laboratory Informatics environments.
Knowledge of regulated industry standards, including GxP, CSV/CSA, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and related compliance requirements.
Proven experience supporting project governance, planning, risk management, and execution of large-scale programs.
Experience gathering, documenting, and translating business requirements into functional specifications.
Ability to collaborate effectively with business, technical, infrastructure, validation, and vendor teams.
These Will Help You Stand Out
Functional knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), including PAS-X, Syncade, POMS, or similar platforms.
Experience supporting laboratory data management, digital manufacturing, data integration, or digital transformation initiatives.
Familiarity with scientific data platforms, cloud-based integration solutions, and enterprise data ecosystems.
Working knowledge of AWS services, including S3, data lake concepts, and cloud-based architectures.
Experience supporting infrastructure onboarding activities, networking concepts, firewall configurations, and connectivity requirements.
Strong understanding of software implementation lifecycles, testing coordination, deployment planning, and organizational change management.
Experience working with global delivery teams in complex enterprise environments.
Applications will be accepted until October 9, 2026.

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