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Life Sciences Client Relationship Manager

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Cognizant Technology Solutions is currently seeking a highly skilled Life Sciences Client Relationship Manager who will be responsible for growing clients in the Collegeville, PA area. Life Sciences Client Relationship Managers play a key role in our growth and are tasked with rapid business expansion within their assigned account(s), including managing business development and delivery objectives, top and bottom-line P&L, customer satisfaction, and the overall Account relationship for one or more key account(s).

The qualified candidate must reside within the Collegeville, PA area or musty be able to relocate there quickly, and must be able to travel within the region as required for business.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive strategic pursuits encompassing small, medium and large deals, working cross-functionally within Cognizant to ensure we are selling what we can deliver as aligned with the customer’s objectives; work with teams to deliver the pitch, define scope/team and supply to pricing and contractual arrangements.

• Instrumental in growing the portfolio by 10% in 2025.

• Spearhead internal teams (Service Lines, Solutions, Delivery) to develop and lead strategy and drive strategic initiatives.

• Bring top notch communications expertise with the client and within Cognizant up to the CxO level. Adept at effective leadership communication.

• Accountable for indirectly supervising end-to-end service delivery and ensuring all contractual commitments are met. Work with the customer to amend and approve changes as necessary.

• Drive entrepreneurial changes needed to achieve the customers' objectives, advised by deep industry expertise.

• Optimally lead and encourage the adjacent teams team members engaged in the services delivery. Mentors and develops them to drive exceptional client experience.

Required Experience

• Consultative Selling

• Experience in Sales & Marketing, R&D and corporate functions.

• Minimum 15 years of experience in a client facing role in a consulting firm or an account/engagement management role in the IT professional services offshore/outsourcing industry.

• Should be ready to travel occasionally for the East Coast geography on an "as-needed" basis.

• Experience managing Client P&L of $25+ Million dollars including reporting and metric assessment for the account.

Parameters for Success

• Strong Revenue Growth

• Exceptional client handling

• Consultative Selling

• Effective Negotiations

• Large Deal management

• Influence and participate in Solution Design

• Strong Presentation Skills

• Deep knowledge of financial modelling

Preferred Experience

• Deep Understanding of Client’s priorities and business models

• Strategic thinking

• Excellent Collaboration & Relationship building

• Effective Problem-Solving Skills

• Customer Focus

• CXO Relationship management

• MS or MBA degree

Top Reasons to Join Our Team

Excellent compensation/benefits. A strong financial incentive package that includes a solid base salary with a highly attractive commission's plan. Further incentives include award programs, club trips, and excellent benefits package. Wide exposure to industry, product, and functional standard methodologies; as well as outstanding teams supporting your sales pursuits. Encouraging management team that rewards initiative & success. Exciting, industry leading practice where you can truly build a long-term career. Congenial, collaborative, and goal-oriented environment; the opportunity to work with and learn from a highly experienced team of business professionals. Tremendous opportunities for growth with a real career path promoting career advancement.

A Good fit for the Cognizant culture

A person who possesses a true passion for changing organizations for the better, and desires to do so within a goal, yet professional atmosphere filled with business professionals who all manifest a belief in partnership, innovation, and excellence. Our “Cultural Value Drivers” are well-known and clearly communicated within the organization: Open, Visible, Motivated, Empowered, Opportunity-Filled, Flexible & Collaborative.

Work Authorization

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or any time in the future.


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.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] for roles based in the Americas or [email protected] for roles based in India.

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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

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