About the role
As an Associate Director – Consulting (Life Sciences Commercial Analytics SME), you will make an impact by serving as a subject matter expert and consulting leader for analytics-driven commercial transformation initiatives across pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. You will be a valued member of the Life Sciences Commercial Analytics team and work collaboratively with managers, primary teams, and other stakeholders and clients.
In this role, you will:
Lead analytics-led consulting engagements, shaping insight strategies and operating models, and advising senior commercial stakeholders.
Act as a Commercial Analytics SME for life sciences clients across sales, marketing, and omnichannel engagement.
Enable data-driven decision making across brand strategy, field force deployment, channel mix optimization, and promotional effectiveness.
Lead the design of analytics solutions and frameworks covering descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.
Own end-to-end consulting delivery for commercial analytics engagements, from problem framing to value realization.
Identify and shape consulting opportunities across commercial analytics, insights, and decision science.
Develop analytics frameworks, accelerators, and reusable assets for life sciences commercial engagements.
Mentor consultants and managers on commercial analytics, insight generation, and consulting best practices.
Work model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you must have to be considered
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Data Science, or Management.
14–18 years of experience in Life Sciences commercial analytics, consulting, or advanced analytics roles.
Strong experience translating analytics into commercial strategy and execution decisions.
Proven ability to lead complex analytics-driven consulting engagements and senior client relationships.
Nice-to-haves
MBA or advanced degree.
Commercial analytics and performance management.
Customer segmentation, targeting, and personalization.
Promotional effectiveness and marketing mix analytics.
Field force effectiveness and sales analytics.
Omnichannel measurement frameworks.
Advanced analytics, AI/ML, and next-best-action models.
BI and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Data privacy, consent, and compliance considerations.
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
$165,000-$190,000
This position is eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401(k) plan and contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Employee assistance program
10 paid holidays plus PTO
Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
Learning and development certifications and programs
Post closing date
Applications will be accepted until 06/11/2026
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 a 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 (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
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.
