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
Over Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is een bouwer van AI-oplossingen en een leverancier van technologiediensten. Wij slaan de brug tussen AI-investeringen en ondernemingswaarde door het bouwen van full-stack AI-oplossingen voor onze klanten. Onze diepgaande kennis van sectoren, processen en engineering stelt ons in staat om de unieke context van een organisatie te verankeren in technologische systemen. Deze systemen versterken het menselijk potentieel, realiseren tastbare resultaten en geven wereldwijde ondernemingen een voorsprong in een snel veranderende wereld. Ontdek hoe op cognizant.ai of @cognizant.
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