Pharmacovigilance Product Specialist

About Us

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast‑changing world. Together, we’re improving everyday life. See how at  The role is encouraged to drive technology discussions and analyze the current landscape for gaps in addressing business needs. Cognizant needs a motivated individual to challenge the status quo and provide thought leadership/standard methodologies to improve our current services and technologies.

Pharmacovigilance Product Specialist

• Oversee the end‑to‑end product lifecycle management, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
• Provide technical expertise and support for PV systems, addressing any issues that arise.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather and analyze requirements for new features and enhancements.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and status reports to ensure project milestones are met.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, particularly in Research and Development and Medical Devices domains.
• Conduct regular system audits and performance tuning to optimize PV systems.
• Train and mentor junior team members on PV best practices and project methodologies.
• Facilitate effective communication between stakeholders, including clients, team members, and management.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with PV system implementations and upgrades.
• Provide post‑implementation support and troubleshooting to ensure system stability and user satisfaction.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and project delivery processes.
• Contribute to the development of technical documentation, including user guides and system manuals.

• Possess strong technical skills in PV industry.
• Have a solid understanding of product lifecycle management and project management methodologies.
• Demonstrate experience in Research and Development or Medical Devices domains is a plus.
• Exhibit excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Show proficiency in developing and maintaining project plans and schedules.
• Display strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be capable of training and mentoring junior team members.
• Have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality.

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 3 years of experience on Pharmacovigilance systems.
• Experienced on SQL, PLSQL, ITIL, Ticketing tool, HP ALM, COTS Product Knowledge.
• Innovation Effective, Communication Strategic Orientation Client Focus Managing Change Execution Excellence Managing Teams Build Collaborative Relations

The annual salary for this position is depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. 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.

• 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

Disclaimer:
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.