Description

Role Summary:

We are seeking a Business Analyst to support the successful implementation of a cloud-based ELN system by bridging scientific workflows and technical capabilities. This role will work closely with researchers, IT teams, and vendor partners to ensure the solution meets business needs and regulatory requirements.

Primary Skill Set: ELN/LIMS Knowledge with expertise in Cell and Gene therapy and knowledge in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or similar life science field

Secondary Skill Set: Computational Biology, Protein Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Statistical Data Analysis

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct stakeholder interviews and workshops to gather business and functional requirements.

• Analyze current lab workflows and identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for digitization.

• Translate scientific processes into system configurations, templates, and user stories.

• Support the development of experiment templates and approval workflows.

• Assist in validation planning, test case creation, and execution support.

• Collaborate with training teams to develop user guides, training materials, and onboarding content.

• Facilitate requirement gathering workshops, design reviews, and UAT planning sessions.

• Act as a liaison between Japanese-speaking end users and global technical teams. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and business partnering skills

• Strategic mindset with strong analytical foundation

• Ensure traceability of requirements and alignment with compliance standards (GxP, audit trails).

• Demonstrates proficiency with one or more technology environments, with the ability to learn and apply new and emerging concepts very quickly.

• Ability to analyze complex business problems and evaluate solutions.

• Ability to translate complex technical issues into business terms.

• Good understanding of GxP compliance and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.

• Develop a deep understanding of system use, data flows and configured architecture.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of business analysis experience in life sciences, pharma, or biotech.

• Experience working with ELN, LIMS, or other lab informatics platforms.

• Strong understanding of scientific data, experiment documentation, and regulatory compliance.

• Ability to translate complex scientific workflows into system requirements.

• Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Excel for documentation and tracking.

• Bilingual fluency in Japanese (native) and English (business-level) is mandatory.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you.

About us:
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 (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation 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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.