Business Analyst – Life Sciences & Veeva CRM

Cognizant

5 - 7 years

Bengaluru

Posted: 18/04/2025

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Business Analyst will be responsible for gathering business requirements, analyzing processes, and implementing solutions in the life sciences domain, specifically focusing on Veeva CRM. The individual will

work closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors to ensure successful execution of CRM-related initiatives. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, and expertise in Veeva CRM.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Requirement Gathering & Analysis:

- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements for CRM related applications.

- Analyze and translate business needs into functional specifications for IT and development teams.

- Conduct gap analysis to identify areas for process improvement and automation.

2. Veeva CRM Implementation & Support:

- Act as a liaison between business users and technical teams to ensure Veeva CRM meets business requirements.

- Assist in managing Veeva releases, upgrades, and enhancements.

- Provide end-user training and documentation for Veeva CRM functionalities.

3. Process Improvement & Compliance:

- Recommend enhancements and automation strategies to streamline CRM processes.

- Work closely with Quality and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to relevant regulations and guidelines.

4. Data Management & Reporting:

- Support data integrity and governance in Veeva CRM by monitoring data quality and compliance.

- Assist in designing and generating reports/dashboards to provide insights into customer engagement, and compliance adherence.

- Work with data teams to integrate Veeva CRM with other enterprise systems such as Tableau and BI tools.

5. Stakeholder Collaboration:

- Engage with product teams to understand business challenges and deliver solutions.

- Facilitate workshops, presentations, and demos to align stakeholders on proposed solutions.

- Act as a bridge between business and technical teams, ensuring smooth communication and effective project execution.

6. Project Coordination & Documentation:

- Maintain comprehensive documentation, including user stories, and test cases.

- Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and ensure solutions meet business expectations before deployment.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field.
  • Essential domain knowledge in life sciences operations.
  • Over 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in the Life Sciences/Pharma sector.
  • In-depth techno-functional understanding of Veeva CRM.
  • Veeva and Salesforce certifications are a plus.
  • Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

About Company

Cognizant is a global leader in technology and consulting services, helping businesses transform their operations through digital solutions. Specializing in IT services, including software development, business process outsourcing, and consulting, Cognizant supports clients across industries such as healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and retail. With a focus on innovation, Cognizant assists organizations in modernizing their technology, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer experiences. Headquartered in the U.S., it is consistently ranked among the most admired companies in the world and is a member of the NASDAQ-100.

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