Partner - Life Sciences Consulting

Senior Director, Life Sciences Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practicewe're a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we're looking for our next colleague who'll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

As a Senior Director, Life Sciences Consulting, you will make an impact by leading client engagements, driving business growth, and shaping the future of Cognizant's Life Sciences Consulting practice. You will be a valued member of the Life Sciences Consulting team and work collaboratively with executive stakeholders, clients, and cross-functional teams. We are looking for candidates who come in with established experiences within functional areas like Commercial, Patient Services, Data and Analytics, Research, Clinical Development, Regulatory & Submissions, Manufacturing and Supply Chain. The candidates should have demonstrated experiences in one or more functional areas within Lifesciences and Medical Devices Industry. They should have worked either in a consulting organization focused on any of these areas or within the pharmaceutical/medical devices industry. The candidates should be able to demonstrate consulting experience within their career journey.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as a Consulting Leader, bringing your areas of respective domain expertise to Cognizant's clients, as we engineer modern businesses to improve everyday life
• Own and develop a book of business and actively engage in business development efforts, often owning quota for accounts, and ensuring profitable growth for the practice and for Cognizant
• Exercise quality assurance for engagements within your remit
• Engage in key account expansion, sales leadership, and internal executive stakeholder partnering based upon an expert understanding of such things as emerging market trends, client business direction, client requirements, evolving regulatory contexts and the feasibility of transformation goals
• Establish and nurture relationships with cross-functional client executives and strive to serve as their trusted advisor
• Leverage industry expertise and market sensibilities to propose forward-leaning refinement or extension of Cognizant's Advisory Capabilities (offerings)
• Support and develop a long-term vision for the practice
• Work with others to standardize consulting tools, methods, curricula, and career development requirements
• Partner with recruitment to attract high caliber consulting talent and the creation of a strong talent pipeline
• Build teams, mentor and coach consulting associates; lead people development and community-building activities
• Author thought leadership insights on behalf of the practice and advocates within Cognizant for the recognition of Consulting's contribution to Cognizant's profitability and market brand
• Participate in industry panels and forums to promote Cognizant's capabilities; gather insights on emerging business needs, requirements, technology, and competitive challenges
• Lead in the creation of robust IP repositories and knowledge-sharing strategies to enhance practice effectiveness and cross-practice community building and act as a visible and respected spokesperson for Cognizant's Advisory Practice

Work Model

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. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

What you must have to be considered:

• Min 15 years' experience in Consulting -Sell and deliver model including identification of leads and opportunities, pre-sales and post-sales support, marketing, and client relationship management. Ability/experience to deliver and sell billable client work is key
• Demonstrated depth of experience in Life Sciences domain
• Ability to travel as and when required
• A background of extensive management consulting leadership as a practice leader, or business or solution developer
• A successful track record of setting and achieving engagement targets, controlling budgets, managing forecasts, and driving an organization of professional consultants in winning business and achieving financial targets
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.).

These will help you succeed:

• Robust network of contacts and presence in professional organizations and industry forums.
• International experience supporting or driving global initiatives.
• Experience building high-performing, results-oriented consulting teams.
• Personal leadership and a desire to create a culture that enables exceptional outcomes.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $160,000 - $250,000 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.

What we offer

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

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 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Other employment-related information

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, provincial or local laws.

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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.