Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cognizant is a leading professional services company, and they are seeking a Validation Test Analyst (CSV/CSA) to ensure regulated systems meet compliance, quality, and validation requirements within Life Sciences environments. The role involves executing validation activities, collaborating with stakeholders, and maintaining high-quality standards in validation testing.
Responsibilities
- Execute validation and testing activities in accordance with approved customer processes, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Design, develop, and execute validation test scripts and supporting validation deliverables
- Analyze functional and business requirements, estimate testing efforts, and contribute to validation planning and strategy development
- Support the preparation, review, and maintenance of testing and Software Lifecycle (SLC) documentation
- Coordinate defect triage activities, investigate test results, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive issue resolution
- Ensure timely delivery of high-quality validation testing activities while maintaining compliance standards
- Provide regular project updates and status reporting through daily, weekly, and monthly governance forums
- Support validation initiatives involving Documentum (OpenText D2) and other regulated platforms
Skills
- Strong understanding of GAMP categorization, Computer System Validation (CSV), Computer Software Assurance (CSA) methodologies, and validation lifecycle processes
- Experience working with 21 CFR Part 11 requirements and risk-based validation approaches in regulated environments
- Hands-on experience with Documentum (OpenText D2)
- Proven experience in validation test design, execution, defect management, and test result analysis
- Ability to create, review, and maintain validation and Software Lifecycle (SLC) documentation
- Experience interpreting functional requirements and translating them into effective validation strategies and test scenarios
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working across business, quality, and technical teams
- Experience providing status reporting and managing validation deliverables in a structured project environment
- Experience supporting Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or Medical Device organizations
- Familiarity with GxP-regulated systems and quality management processes
- Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and CSA best practices
- Experience participating in audits, inspections, or compliance reviews
- Exposure to Agile delivery methodologies within regulated environments
Benefits
- Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
- 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
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