AI Transformation Program Manager — Life Sciences Validation

Cognizant; Boise (ID); Remote; USD 116,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

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. You will work with QA, regulatory, and technology partners to deliver audit-ready, compliant solutions.

The role emphasizes CSA/CSV, GxP compliance, and executive reporting, with a focus on AI-enabled testing and modern quality practices. Remote in the United States with standard Cognizant benefits.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Testing, Quality Engineering, and Validation within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry, including 5+ years in leadership or management roles.
• Deep expertise in Computer System Validation (CSV) , Computer Software Assurance (CSA), GxP regulations, FDA and EMA requirements, 21 CFR Part 11, and GAMP 5.
• Proven experience leading large-scale testing and validation programs across clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, quality, or digital platforms in regulated environments.
• Strong stakeholder management, governance, risk management, resource planning, and project delivery experience.
• Knowledge of ALM/Test Management tools and experience supporting digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end testing and validation programs across multiple systems and workstreams, ensuring alignment with quality, compliance, and business objectives.
• Develop and execute validation and testing strategies supporting regulated environments, digital transformation initiatives, and CSA adoption.
• Drive governance, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and program reporting to ensure successful delivery of testing outcomes.
• Guide the adoption of test automation, AI-enabled testing, and modern quality engineering practices while maintaining compliance with GxP regulations and validation standards.
• Partner with business, quality, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure systems remain compliant, validated, and audit-ready.

Skills

Testing & Validation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive reporting

AI/ML testing awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Life Sciences / Engineering

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. You will work with QA, regulatory, and technology partners to deliver audit-ready, compliant solutions.

The role emphasizes CSA/CSV, GxP compliance, and executive reporting, with a focus on AI-enabled testing and modern quality practices. Remote in the United States with standard Cognizant benefits.