About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 6,000+ 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?
About the role
As a Senior Manager – Consulting (Life Sciences Commercial Service, Repair, Field Service SME), you will make an impact by serving as a subject matter expert and consulting leader for commercial transformation initiatives across MedTech and Medical Device clients. You will be a valued member of the Life Sciences Commercial team and work collaboratively with managers, primary teams, and other stakeholders and clients.
In this role, you will:
- Lead MedTech / Medical Device service, repair, and field service consulting engagements—shaping operating models, roadmaps, and execution plans and advising senior stakeholders.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for service lifecycle capabilities including install/commissioning, preventive maintenance, corrective repair, upgrades/retrofits, recalls, and end-of-life support across hospitals, health systems, and provider networks.
- Design and improve end-to-end service processes across case-to-resolution (intake/triage, dispatch/scheduling, on-site service execution, parts logistics/returns, service documentation, and closeout)—driving first-time fix, uptime, and customer experience.
- Define service strategy and performance levers such as coverage models (field/remote), territory and route design, workforce capacity planning, SLA/contract entitlement management, and technician productivity for MedTech service organizations.
- Translate business requirements into functional solution designs for service platforms (e.g., Field Service Management, scheduling/dispatch, mobile technician enablement, service contracts/warranty, asset history, knowledge management, and service analytics), working closely with product owners, technical teams, and delivery leads.
- Support service supply chain and depot/repair execution models including spare parts planning, inventory optimization, RMA workflows, repair/return/refurbish processes, and vendor/third-party service partner governance in regulated environments.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Quality/Regulatory, Engineering/R&D, Customer Support/Call Center, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal/Compliance, and IT) to align governance, KPIs, and operating cadence.
- Develop accelerators, frameworks, and reusable assets for MedTech service and field service engagements; mentor consultants and managers on domain processes 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 Business, Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 14–18 years of experience in MedTech / Medical Device service organizations, field service, repair/depot operations, and/or consulting roles focused on service strategy, service operations, and service transformation.
- Proven experience leading complex, multi-workstream programs (process, data, technology, change management) and senior client relationships.
- Strong functional expertise in MedTech service domains such as dispatch and scheduling, technician productivity, field service mobility, parts logistics, service contract/entitlement management, warranty, and service quality metrics (e.g., uptime, first-time fix, MTTR).
- Demonstrated ability to translate service business needs into functional requirements and solution designs for field service and service lifecycle capabilities (e.g., FSM, asset/service history, mobile apps, knowledge management, service analytics), working effectively with product owners and delivery teams.
Nice-to-haves
- MBA or advanced degree.
- Experience with service business models such as warranty vs. post-warranty support, service contracts (time & materials, fixed-price, uptime/availability), subscriptions, and outcome-based services.
- Knowledge of Medical Device quality/regulatory considerations impacting service (e.g., complaint handling interfaces, UDI/traceability, service documentation controls, CAPA linkages, recall execution, cybersecurity/service bulletins).
- Familiarity with service parts and logistics practices (e.g., advance exchange, consignment, depot repair, calibration management) and related governance/controls.
- Hands-on experience with field service/service platforms (e.g., Salesforce Service Cloud/Field Service, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Field Service, ServiceNow FSM, Oracle/IFS, SAP Service) and service data/analytics ecosystems (asset master data, IoT/connected device telemetry, data warehouse/lake).
- Remote service and digital enablement experience (e.g., remote diagnostics, virtual assist, connected service) and change management/adoption in regulated healthcare environments.
- Service analytics and reporting experience (e.g., SLA attainment, technician utilization, parts fill rate, first-time fix, MTBF/MTTR) and storytelling with dataAI and automation use cases in CRM (NBA, recommendations).
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
- 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 05/30/2026
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.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
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.