About the role:
We are looking for a Senior Laboratory Informatics Consultant to support a global pharmaceutical client by implementing, configuring, validating, and supporting LabWare LIMS and Empower CDS systems in a regulated (GxP) environment.
This is a hands‑on, senior‑level role for an expert who enjoys working across the full system lifecycle — from requirements analysis to go‑live and hypercare — in close collaboration with business, IT, and project teams.
What you will do:
LabWare LIMS
- Configure end‑to‑end LabWare LIMS solutions (products, analyses, calculations, sample lifecycle)
- Work with pharma templates (item codes, sample plans, analysis, variations, products)
- Build and maintain analysis calculations and basic algorithms
- Use SQL to extract and support data within the LabWare structure
- Support LIMS across multiple environments (Dev, QA/Staging, Production)
Empower CDS
- Perform Empower CDS installations across Dev, Test, Training, Production, and DR environments
- Support system changes, upgrades, and issue resolution
- Collaborate with business and IS teams to clarify CDS requirements
Delivery & collaboration
- Analyze business requirements and translate them into compliant system solutions
- Support validation and documentation activities in a regulated environment
- Coordinate with project team members during implementation
- Support go‑live and hypercare together with RUN/support teams
- Act as a trusted senior SME in a global, virtual setup
What we are looking for:
Mandatory
- hands‑on experience with: LabWare LIMS, Empower CDS
- Strong experience in pharma / regulated lab environments (GxP)
- Experience working across multiple system environments
- Proficiency with MS Office, Windows, Adobe PDF, MS Access
- Strong communication skills in a remote / online environment
- High level of ownership, reliability, and ability to work independently
Nice to have
- Experience with global laboratory programs
- Exposure to audits and inspections
- Experience with LIMS–CDS integrations
Why join:
- Senior, high‑impact role with real ownership
- Work on mission‑critical lab systems
- International exposure in a regulated pharma environment
- Long‑term project potential
Benefits Cognizant:
- Be Well program - Designed with flexibility in mind to meet the diverse needs of each associate, provides the physical, mental and financial support needed to navigate life and work. Here are a few highlights of the program:
- Physical and mental wellbeing – Access to benefits and programs that support your physical and mental health
- Private Medical Subscription or Insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program – a variety of mental wellbeing resources designed to support you on your mental health journey
- Life & Work culture – Benefits that empower you to make time for yourself and the things that matter at work and outside of it
- Annual leave – 22 working days
- Professional development - trainings, workshops, certifications - we facilitate access to high quality training programs and certifications on both technical and soft-skills areas, aligned with business needs and personal goals
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The Cognizant community:
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- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
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- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge 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, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
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Disclaimer:
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.
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