Practice Director - Life Sciences Consulting

The Company

We continuously seek exceptional associates when recruiting new employees. We pride ourselves on having extensive experience working with clients in all major markets. Cognizant's delivery model is infused with a distinct culture of high customer happiness. We consistently deliver positive relationships, cost reductions and business results. Are you ready to be a change-maker? At Cognizant, we believe those who challenge the way they work today will own the way tomorrow. When was the last time you felt proud about your work?

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting combines deep domain expertise with advanced technology thinking to help global 2000 companies worldwide accelerate their digital journeys. By orchestrating capabilities across strategy, design, IT and industry /functional knowledge, we help, clients solve their toughest business-technology challenges at speed and scale, and lead in today's dynamic digital age -- while planning for whatever tomorrow brings. We do this by applying a keen understanding of the uniquely human aspirations, behaviors and needs of our clients' customers and employees to first envision and specify, and then deliver and extend modern digital solutions that enable leading players to differentiate and ultimately separate from the competition. Learn more by visiting us at

Position Description:

The Director role is expected to spend most of their time shaping and leading digital solutions for Life sciences. These solutions include business transformation, technology transformation and operating model transformations.

Project Delivery:

• Work with clients to set strategy and goals, then prioritizing team's workflow
• Provide project leadership and direction on one or more projects while maintaining a high-quality level of service. Ensure quality on all deliverables.
• Work with clients and client partners to scope the work, develop proposal, and ensure client buy-in
• Manage delivery dates, resourcing, and schedules.
• Facilitate project execution by providing support in project-level issue resolution and management of scope.
• Manage key client stakeholder relationships and communications at all stages of the project. Orchestrate and lead steering committee meetings and other workshops.

Practice Development:

• Contribute to business development through activities such as pre-sales client presentations, research, and writing proposal, RFP responses and SOWs.
• Identify and pursue new business development opportunities based on compelling business case and value delivery
• Develop industry-leading service offerings in the RCM area
• Work with internal teams (Client partners, marketing, and others) to take the service offerings to market, and ensure solution/market fit

Thought Leadership:

• Participate in thought leadership development activities including conference participation, webinars, blogs and point of view papers, and analysts' presentations.
• Stay current with regulations, trends and technologies influencing Life Sciences in general.
• Position industry insights as they pertain to client needs and requirements.

Client Relationship Management:

• Develop and manage client relationships on projects
• Be a trusted advisory
• Facilitate complex meetings, presentations, and workshops to build client commitment for the change.

Others:

• Minimum 12 years' experience in management consulting with a management and/or technology consulting firm focusing on Life Sciences industry.
• Minimum 12 years' experience in Life sciences industry in a consulting or industry practitioner role.
• Minimum 12 years' experience working in an on/offshore model.
• Help build, lead, and develop team of onshore/offshore consultants.

Preferred Requirements

• An undergraduate or master's degree

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse set of backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, inspires thought leadership, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to construct meaningful solutions through true collaboration.

If you are comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we would love to hear from you!

Cognizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network Assists Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to demonstrate the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and dedication to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service