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?
As a Consulting Principal - Consumer Health R&D (AI-Driven Formulation & Claims Intelligence), you will make an impact by leading the development of AI-enabled platforms and products supporting consumer health innovation, with a deep focus on formulation optimization, claims insights, and scientific substantiation. You will be a valued member of the Consumer Health R&D team and work collaboratively with formulation scientists, clinical and consumer evidence teams, regulatory and legal stakeholders, and AI/ML engineering teams, as well as clients.
- Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle for AI-driven R&D and claims platforms, from unmet need discovery through formulation intelligence, claims generation, validation, and post-launch learning.
- Develop and deliver AI-enabled solutions for ingredient selection, excipient compatibility, bioavailability modeling, and consumer sensory prediction.
- Own and advance AI-enabled Claims Intelligence platforms, supporting claims ideation, evidence gap analysis, and competitive benchmarking.
- Integrate data from clinical studies, consumer usage, and post-market surveillance to drive closed-loop learning and evidence generation strategies.
- Ensure scientific rigor, regulatory readiness, and consumer trust while enabling global scaling and localization of claims and formulations.
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring presence in a client or Cognizant office in Mexico. 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.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s, in chemical engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, AI/ML, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering, or Consumer Health Sciences.
- 5–10+ years in Consumer Health R&D, Formulation Science, or Claims Development and/or Digital Product Management with strong scientific exposure.
- Strong understanding of Machine Learning and NLP concepts, AI model lifecycle, and MLOps fundamentals.
- Proven ability to translate scientific problems into technical product requirements and communicate complex AI and science topics clearly.
- Experience working with OTC, wellness, nutrition, or consumer healthcare products.
- MBA or advanced science degree.
- Experience influencing senior R&D, Regulatory, and Commercial leaders.
- Strong storytelling using data, evidence, and consumer insights.
- Demonstrated ability to enable global scaling and localization of claims and formulations.
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.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000+ associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
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.
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.
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