Role Overview
The LabVantage Business Analyst (BA) is responsible for bridging business requirements and LabVantage LIMS solutions, ensuring effective translation of lab processes into compliant, scalable, and integrated digital workflows across life sciences environments.
Key Responsibilities
1. Requirements Management & Analysis
Lead requirement gathering workshops with business stakeholders (QC, R&D, manufacturing labs)
Translate business needs into User Requirement Specifications (URS) and functional specifications
Analyze current-state lab processes and define future-state LIMS-enabled workflows
Identify process gaps, standardization opportunities, and automation use cases
2. Solution Design & Functional Alignment
Collaborate with LabVantage SMEs and architects to define solution design
Support integration requirement definition and prioritization (instruments, MES, SAP, CDS, etc.)
Ensure alignment with LabVantage capabilities (sample management, stability, biobanking, SDMS)
Participate in master data design and business rule definition
3. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Act as primary liaison between business users, IT, and delivery teams
Conduct system demos and gather stakeholder feedback for iterative refinement
Drive alignment across global/site teams for harmonized LIMS processes
Support change management and user adoption initiatives
4. Data & Integration Support
Support master data creation, validation, and migration activities
Work with integration teams on interface requirements and data mapping
Ensure data integrity and consistency across LIMS and connected systems
5. Testing & Validation Support
Define business scenarios for SIT/UAT and validation activities
Support validation documentation aligned with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11 compliance
Assist in defect triage, resolution validation, and business sign-off
Support traceability (URS-FRS-Test cases mapping)
6. Deployment & Post-Production Support
Support go-live planning and site rollout activities
Assist in user training and SOP alignment
Provide hypercare support and continuous improvement recommendations
Must-Have Skills & Experience
Domain & Functional
Strong experience in LIMS (LabVantage preferred) implementations
Deep understanding of lab workflows (sample lifecycle, stability, batch release, ELN/LIMS integration)
Experience with URS/FRS, process mapping, and business analysis artifacts
Regulatory & Compliance
Knowledge of GxP environments
Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and validation processes
Technical Exposure
Understanding of integrations (REST APIs, file-based, middleware)
Exposure to instrument interfacing, SDMS, CDS integrations
Basic knowledge of SQL/data structures (preferred)
Nice-to-Have
LabVantage certification or prior experience (v7/v8)
Experience in global LIMS rollouts or multi-site harmonization
Agile / DevOps delivery exposure
Work model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. 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.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until May 18th 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $ 100,000 K -$ 132,500 K 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.
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Disclaimer:
La información de compensación es precisa a la fecha de esta publicación. Cognizant se reserva el derecho de modificar esta información en cualquier momento, sujeto a la legislación aplicable.
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