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Life Sciences Manufacturing IT – Technical Business Analyst
About the role
As a Business Analyst, you will make an impact by translating complex business needs into process designs, functional requirements, data requirements, and integration touchpoints that enable MES (PAS-X/Werum) and SAP (including EWM) design and sourcing readiness. You will be a valued member of the Life Sciences team and work collaboratively with manufacturing, IT, quality, and cross-functional stakeholders across a broad application ecosystem.
In this role, you will:
• Lead and facilitate functional deep-dive workshops to elicit, document, and organize MES and SAP/EWM requirements by process segment and unit operation, producing fit-gap analyses and requirements-driven timelines.
• Develop and maintain key pre-implementation artifacts including process designs, functional requirement catalogs, integration requirements, data requirements and sourcing matrices, and design confirmation packs.
• Support cross-functional alignment across the application ecosystem (MES, SAP/ERP, RTS, IT/OT pipeline, LIMS, QMS/QDMS, Historian, Asset Management) where interfaces impact MES and SAP outcomes.
• Translate requirements into vendor evaluation artifacts including scripted demos, traceability matrices, and BA inputs to SOW/SLA and environment requirements to support sourcing activities.
• Gather and document business constraints to inform hosting model decisions (On-Prem, Cloud, or SaaS), and capture hosting-related risks, assumptions, and decision criteria for IT and Enterprise Architecture.
Work model
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 presence at the client 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
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in pharmaceutical or life sciences manufacturing environments, with strong knowledge of MES platforms (preferably Werum PAS-X) and SAP/EWM.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and facilitate functional workshops, produce structured requirement artifacts (use case catalogs, fit-gap analyses, functional requirement sets), and manage decision and assumption logs.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing execution processes including shop floor operations, electronic batch records, process segments, unit operations, and cross-system integration points (MES, SAP, LIMS, QMS, Historian).
• Experience defining data requirements, integration requirements, and interface catalogs across complex multi-system application landscapes.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to work across manufacturing, IT, quality, and vendor teams.
These will help you stand out
• Hands-on experience with SAP EWM warehouse execution processes and MES/EWM integration scenarios (staging, batch/lot status, handling unit management).
• Familiarity with IT/OT pipeline considerations, DeltaV/automation systems, or OSI PI Historian in a pharma manufacturing context.
• Experience supporting MES or ERP vendor sourcing activities, including scripted demo development and requirements traceability matrices.
• Understanding of hosting model trade-offs (on-premises, cloud, SaaS) and ability to translate business operational needs into IT/EA decision inputs.
• Background in Separation of Duties (SOD) mapping and e-signature decision frameworks within regulated GxP 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 May 15, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $113,000- $130,000 USD 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.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
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.
Other employment-related information
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, provincial or local laws.
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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.