AI Transformation Program Manager: Life Sciences Validation

Cognizant; Augusta (ME); Remote; USD 116,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) plan

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Program Manager - AI Transformation in Life Sciences Testing & Validation to lead enterprise-scale testing and validation programs across pharmaceutical and life sciences organizations.

You will collaborate with business, quality, regulatory, and technology partners to ensure compliant, audit-ready solutions while guiding AI-enabled testing and CSA adoption across clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, and digital platforms.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in Testing, Quality Engineering, and Validation in pharma or life sciences
• 5+ years in leadership or management roles
• Expertise in CSV, CSA, GxP, FDA/EMA, 21 CFR Part 11, and GAMP 5

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end testing and validation programs across multiple systems and workstreams.
• Develop and execute validation and testing strategies for regulated environments and CSA adoption.
• Drive governance, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and program reporting.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Executive reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ALM / Test Management tools

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Program Manager - AI Transformation in Life Sciences Testing & Validation to lead enterprise-scale testing and validation programs across pharmaceutical and life sciences organizations.

You will collaborate with business, quality, regulatory, and technology partners to ensure compliant, audit-ready solutions while guiding AI-enabled testing and CSA adoption across clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, and digital platforms.