Project Lead - ELN/LIMS Implementation

Cognizant; Jackson (MS); Remote; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

401(k)

ESPP

EAP

PTO

Parental leave

Training

Career growth

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Business Analyst / Project Lead to drive ELN and LIMS implementations in regulated Life Sciences environments. You will lead end-to-end projects, capture requirements, translate them into specifications, and ensure traceability and validation across IQ/OQ/PQ activities.

This remote, US-based role involves collaborating with QA, IT, validation, and business stakeholders, managing vendor relationships, and guiding multi-site deployments while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience delivering Life Sciences, laboratory informatics, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated industry technology projects.
• Experience leading ELN and/or LIMS implementation projects within laboratory environments.
• Hands-on experience gathering business requirements, developing functional specifications, creating process maps, and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Strong understanding of laboratory workflows, sample management, laboratory operations, and scientific data management processes.
• Experience supporting system configuration, integrations, data migration, testing, and deployment activities.
• Strong knowledge of GxP, GLP, cGMP, GAMP 5, CSV, and 21 CFR Part 11 regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect management, validation activities, and project documentation.
• Strong communication, leadership, facilitation, business analysis, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end ELN/LIMS implementation projects from planning, requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing, validation, deployment, and post-implementation support.
• Partner with business stakeholders, laboratory teams, IT organizations, and vendors to gather, analyze, document, and manage business and system requirements.
• Translate business requirements into user stories, functional specifications, process maps, and implementation roadmaps while ensuring complete traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support system configuration, customization, integrations, data migration, and adoption activities to ensure successful solution deployment.
• Oversee validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect management, change control, and compliance documentation within regulated environments.

Skills

ELN/LIMS

Life sciences

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder management

Project management

Business analysis

Regulatory compliance

GxP & CFR

UAT & validation

Agile/Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Freezerworks ELN/LIMS

Job description

Project Manager / Business Analyst / Project Lead – ELN/LIMS Implementation (Life Sciences)

About the Role

As a Project Manager / Business Analyst / Project Lead – ELN/LIMS Implementation , you will make an impact by leading the end-to-end implementation of Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) solutions within regulated laboratory environments. You will be a valued member of the Life Sciences Consulting team and work collaboratively with laboratory operations, Quality, Validation, IT, business stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, scalable, and business-aligned laboratory informatics solutions.

In this role, you will serve as both a project lead and business analyst, driving requirements gathering, solution implementation, validation activities, and stakeholder alignment while ensuring compliance with industry regulations and quality standards.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead end-to-end ELN/LIMS implementation projects from planning, requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing, validation, deployment, and post-implementation support.
• Partner with business stakeholders, laboratory teams, IT organizations, and vendors to gather, analyze, document, and manage business and system requirements.
• Translate business requirements into user stories, functional specifications, process maps, and implementation roadmaps while ensuring complete traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support system configuration, customization, integrations, data migration, and adoption activities to ensure successful solution deployment.
• Oversee validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect management, change control, and compliance documentation within regulated environments.

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 . Occasional travel may be required to client locations for workshops, project meetings, testing activities, training sessions, and implementation support.

Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through 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.

What You Need to Have to Be Considered

• Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience delivering Life Sciences, laboratory informatics, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated industry technology projects.
• Experience leading ELN and/or LIMS implementation projects within laboratory environments.
• Hands-on experience gathering business requirements, developing functional specifications, creating process maps, and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Strong understanding of laboratory workflows, sample management, laboratory operations, and scientific data management processes.
• Experience supporting system configuration, integrations, data migration, testing, and deployment activities.
• Strong knowledge of GxP, GLP, cGMP, GAMP 5, CSV, and 21 CFR Part 11 regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect management, validation activities, and project documentation.
• Strong communication, leadership, facilitation, business analysis, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies.

These Will Help You Stand Out

• Hands-on experience with Freezerworks ELN/LIMS implementations.
• Experience implementing laboratory informatics platforms for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical research, or quality control laboratories.
• PMP, Agile, Scrum, CBAP, or related project management and business analysis certifications.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and third-party implementation partners.
• Knowledge of laboratory instruments, laboratory automation systems, and scientific software integrations.
• Experience supporting Computer System Validation (CSV) and regulatory inspection readiness activities.
• Familiarity with cloud-based laboratory informatics platforms and digital laboratory transformation initiatives.
• Experience leading global or multi-site laboratory system deployments.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is anticipated to be between $125,000 and $140,000 , depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, and other job-related factors.

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 a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial security of our associates and their families, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan and company contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• Paid parental leave and fertility assistance programs
• Learning and development programs, certifications, and career advancement opportunities
• Wellness and mental health resources
• Career growth and internal mobility opportunities

Benefits may vary by location and employment status and are subject to change.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2026 .

Cognizant reserves the right to close this posting earlier based on application volume, business needs, or hiring timelines.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.