As a SAS Viya Test Lead/Manager , you will be responsible for validating SAS Viya platforms by designing and executing test strategies aligned with regulatory and GxP requirements. The role involves managing testing efforts, documentation, and change control while ensuring data integrity within clinical data environments.
In this role, you will
- Experience in SAS Viya Implementation & Testing.
- Ability to develop and execute test cases for SAS Viya, ensuring compliance with validation protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Experience in Computer System Validation (CSV), including protocol development, risk assessment, validation testing, and ensuring GxP and regulatory compliance.
- Solid understanding of Clinical Data Management and proficiency with SAS Viya or SAS 9.4 or SAS 9.6 applications.
- Estimate and plan testing efforts for projects and applications, including requirements evaluation and resource allocation.
- Develop validation and testing strategies based on system risk, complexity, and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee demand management, assess project requests, prioritize initiatives, and support project planning.
- Prioritize tasks by business criticality, regulatory impact, and timelines to ensure effective project delivery.
- Author and develop validation, testing, and qualification documentation—such as validation plans and reports, test plans and scripts, qualification plans, traceability matrices, and test error reports—ensuring all materials meet regulatory and quality standards.
- Review validation documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards.
- Manage change control, oversee approvals, track implementation, and coordinate projects from initiation to closure.
- Execute test procedures, document results, investigate errors, and collaborate with teams for resolution and retesting.
Required skills
- Must have experience in SAS Viya Implementation & Testing.
- Must have solid understanding of Clinical Data Management and proficiency with SAS Viya or SAS 9.4 or SAS 9.6 applications.
- Ability to develop and execute test cases for SAS Viya, ensuring compliance with validation protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Experience in Computer System Validation (CSV), including protocol development, risk assessment, validation testing, and ensuring GxP and regulatory compliance.
Preferred skills
- Knowledge of AI assurance is an advantage, especially in validating and monitoring AI systems.
We're eager to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in various ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the required skills listed. Your transferable skills and experiences matter—help us see how you the right person for this role.
Total compensation:
We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between CAD 90,000 – 110,000 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Working arrangements
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Ontario and/or Nova Scotia, where our hubs are located. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
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.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Applications for this position are reviewed by our recruitment team without the use of artificial intelligence screening tools.
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