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 Bulle, Switzerland. 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
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 up-gradation 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.
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