Consulting Manager, Life Sciences (Remote)
Role Overview
As a Consulting Manager in our Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) Life Sciences practice, you will apply deep industry expertise to help clients optimize regulated processes and adopt enabling technologies. You’ll partner with delivery teams and client stakeholders to diagnose challenges, recommend solutions, and guide successful execution across areas such as Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and Quality.
Key Responsibilities
Domain Expertise: Serve as the go‑to resource for life sciences best practices, regulations (GxP, SOX, 21 CFR Part 11), and industry trends.
Process Discovery: Lead or facilitate workshops, stakeholder interviews, and current‑state assessments to map processes and uncover improvement opportunities.
Analysis & Design: Conduct gap analysis, root‑cause investigations, and value‑stream mapping; translate findings into structured recommendations.
Solution Definition: Align business requirements with technology and automation options (e.g., RPA, low‑code platforms, Veeva, SAP, Oracle) to form clear implementation roadmaps.
Collaboration: Partner with solution architects, analytics teams, and delivery managers to validate feasibility and drive pilot/proof‑of‑concept development.
Client Engagement: Present findings and proposed solutions to both technical and executive audiences; build credibility through clear, data‑driven storytelling.
Team Leadership: Mentor and support junior consultants; contribute to internal playbooks, frameworks, and case studies.
Continuous Learning: Stay current with emerging technologies (AI/ML, data analytics) and evolving regulatory requirements; recommend how clients can leverage these in their operations.
Required Skills & Experience
10+ years in the life sciences industry, with significant exposure to one or more functions: Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Quality, or Commercial Operations.
Proven track record in process improvement and compliance‑driven transformation.
Prior consulting experience or equivalent leadership role in cross‑functional projects.
Hands‑on familiarity with systems and tools such as Veeva Vault, Trackwise, SAP, Oracle, or automation platforms (e.g., UiPath, Microsoft Power Platform).
Strong analytical aptitude: process mapping, root‑cause analysis, and quantitative evaluation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage diverse stakeholder groups.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with global life sciences clients and multi‑geography delivery models.
Exposure to digital transformation initiatives, including AI/ML or advanced analytics in regulated environments.
Certification in Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or similar process‑improvement methodologies.
Travel: Up to 25%
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $130,000 – $145,000 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.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
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.
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. 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.
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