Sr. MES Werum PAS - X Application Engineer - Remote

Senior Business Process Analyst

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes.

Position Summary: The senior Business process analyst will provide business analysis and hands-on systems support for engineering technologies in support of global operations. The incumbent is responsible for delivering and supporting technology solutions while executing as a hands-on business and systems analyst.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities and Percentage of Time:

• Technical Ownership of the site MES system instance.
• Keeping the GxP systems in the validated state.
• Creation of validation deliverables, methodologies and best practices for the validation activities in IT projects, in accordance with GMP rules.
• Cooperation with vendors, service providers and other customer teams.
• Provide hands-on operational support for installed solutions.
• Provide technical consulting and perform user training as needed.
• Responsible for understanding the business requirements and their implementation in the MES system.
• Provide hands-on support (technical, process and content) for existing applications (mainly MES and KPI).
• Lead upgrade projects (hardware and software)
• Follows Customer Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Other projects and duties as required/assigned.

Experience Required: 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Technical Application Developer, particularly in engineering systems, reporting, and mobile technologies supporting operations or engineering functions. 5+ years of technical experience with Werum PAS-X MES (administration, configuration, management, and operational support). 5+ years of experience working with GxP and regulated systems.

Technical Skills Required:

• Expertise in Werum PAS-X (administration and configuration)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Project, Visio, PowerPoint

Functional Competencies:

• Ability to translate technical concepts into non-technical language.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent documentation capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and business partnering skills.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate and synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, global environment.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

Industry Knowledge:

• Understanding of the regulatory environment in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

Compensation: $90,000 to $130,000 +/- and this position are also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. Application will be accepted by 09/16/2025.

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

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.