About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 5,000+ 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 Commercial Functional Lead, you will make an impact by leading the definition, design, and delivery of data-driven solutions that support commercial operations—such as sales effectiveness, brand performance, and patient analytics. You will translate complex business needs into actionable technical requirements and guide cross-functional teams through successful execution. In this role, you will be a valued member of our Life Sciences Consulting team, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, delivery teams, and client partners to drive measurable outcomes.
In this role, you will:
· Lead discussions with Sales, Commercial Operations, and cross-functional teams to understand business challenges and strategic needs
· Provide consulting on industry trends and best practices to align client strategy
· Act as a domain advisor to internal IT and product teams, offering insights into commercial data sources (e.g., IQVIA, Symphony, Veeva CRM)
· Collaborate with stakeholders to define business requirements for analytics, reporting, and data integration
· Facilitate workshops and solutioning sessions for use cases
· Create Business Requirements Documents (BRD) and Low-Level Requirements (LLR)
· Translate business needs into clear technical specifications for ETL developers, data modelers, and BI/reporting teams
· Develop and execute functional test cases to validate data accuracy and completeness, and guide system testing from a business perspective
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days a week in a client in Tokyo. 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
· 6–7 years of experience in the life sciences commercial domain (pharmaceutical/biotech preferred)
· Strong knowledge of commercial data types: IQVIA, prescription claims, sales data, CRM interactions
· Hands-on experience in data analysis, profiling, and interpretation of raw commercial data
· Proven ability to write detailed business and functional requirement documents
· Familiarity with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI, and ability to validate metrics and visualizations
· Experience working with data and analytics platforms, bridging business and technical teams
· Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
These will help you succeed
· PMP certification (preferred)
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.
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.
Additional employment information
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.
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.
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