Veeva Vault Clinical Validation Lead; CSV​/QEA

About the role

As a Veeva Vault Clinical Validation Lead (CSV / QEA), you will make an impact by driving compliant validation strategies and ensuring the quality and integrity of clinical systems. You will be a valued member of the clinical technology team and work collaboratively with cross‑functional stakeholders including clinical operations, quality, and IT teams.

• Lead validation activities for Veeva Vault Clinical and related clinical applications, ensuring GxP compliance
• Develop and execute validation strategies, including risk assessments, test planning, and protocol development
• Author and review validation documentation such as validation plans, test scripts, traceability matrices, and reports
• Oversee testing execution, defect management, and resolution in collaboration with cross‑functional teams
• Manage change control processes, project demand prioritization, and end‑to‑end validation lifecycle for clinical systems

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2–3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Boston, MA.

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.

• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience with Veeva Vault Clinical
• 8+ years of strong experience in Computer System Validation (CSV), including validation planning, risk assessments, and test execution
• Proven experience within the Life Sciences industry, with knowledge of GxP and regulatory standards
• Solid understanding of Clinical Operations, including study planning, execution, and oversight
• Experience with clinical applications such as eTMF, CTMS, and other clinical trial systems

• Familiarity with regulatory submissions and clinical trial documentation processes
• Exposure to AI assurance or validation of AI‑driven systems
• Experience estimating testing efforts and managing validation demand across projects
• Strong ability to prioritize based on regulatory impact and business criticality
• Experience coordinating validation activities across global or cross‑functional teams

The annual salary for this position is between $71,100 to $112,500, 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.

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 will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

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.