Cognizant Company is a world leader in delivering digital transformation solutions to Life Sciences. Through our knowledge and expertise in Automation, MES & Digital, we deliver stable manufacturing systems that are optimized to improve operational efficiencies, whilst maintaining compliance. Our specialist engineering teams have the aptitude to deliver and support Pharma architectures and solutions covering all IT, OT and IoT applications, infrastructures and services.
About the role:
We are seeking a French-speaking IT Industrial Engineer for an on-site position in Braine, Belguim. The successful candidate will bring strong IT expertise combined with hands-on experience in manufacturing and/or laboratory environments, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and proactive professional, demonstrating innovation, autonomy, and excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills. A strong ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and operate within a regulated environment is essential.
In this role, you will join a dedicated project team supporting an Obsolescence Program, responsible for the structured and controlled retirement of legacy systems and equipment. You will coordinate and oversee the decommissioning of pharmaceutical laboratory and manufacturing IT assets, ensuring full compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and established IT governance processes.
This position requires close collaboration with stakeholders across IT, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Laboratory functions, as well as strong ownership and accountability for project execution, from initial planning through successful completion.
Responsibilities:
Summary:
• Handling of Incident, Service Request, Problem ticket and Change Request.
• Preparing compliance report
• Directing validation activities
• Analyzing and documenting test results
• Making adjustment or improvement to equipment, processes, applications, or software
• Interpreting customer requirements
• Developing validation schedules
• Conducting training and overseeing the work of validation technicians
• Keeping up to date on industry standard and regulations
• User Access Management
• License Management
• Backup of the Standalone Bench top systems on regular basis
• SOP and WI updates
• Backup & Restoration for the Lab systems on demand
• Participate in CAPA & Deviation Events
• Support Compliance/Data Integrity related activities
• Interface issues coordination with cross functional team
• Decommissioning and upgradation of the Legacy system. etc.
Requirements:
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical laboratory and manufacturing systems
• Proven experience in support, covering incident, problem, and change management activities
• Experience collaborating with project team members to ensure timely delivery of project activities
• Skilled in preparation and maintenance of support documentation
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate efficiently under pressure
• Highly organized, goal-oriented, trustworthy, and reliable, with strong communication skills in a virtual/online environment
• Experience collaborating with project team members to ensure timely delivery of project activities
• Fluent in both French and English (written and spoken).
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) 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 ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @Cognizant.