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?
As a Consulting Principal in Life Sciences - R&D, you will make an impact by leading strategic transformation engagements across the end‑to‑end research and development value chain for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and CRO clients. You will be a valued member of Cognizant’s Life Sciences Consulting team and will work collaboratively with senior client stakeholders, account leadership, and cross‑functional consulting and technology teams to deliver measurable business outcomes.
In this role, you will
Clinical Trial Transformation Advisory
· Lead consulting engagements focused on clinical trial strategy, operational excellence, and digital enablement across Phase I–IV development.
· Advise clients on improving clinical trial productivity, patient recruitment, site performance, and monitoring effectiveness.
· Design and implement future-ready operating models incorporating decentralized trials, risk-based monitoring, and intelligent clinical operations.
· Identify and assess opportunities to leverage AI, advanced analytics, and digital platforms to accelerate clinical development.
Engagement Leadership & Delivery
· Manage end-to-end consulting engagements, including problem structuring, solution design, delivery governance, and value realization.
· Lead multidisciplinary teams of consultants, domain specialists, and technology experts.
· Ensure delivery excellence through structured methodologies, robust program management, and proactive risk mitigation.
· Present insights, analyses, and recommendations to senior client stakeholders and executive leadership.
Business Development & Account Expansion
· Identify and develop consulting opportunities across pharmaceutical sponsors, biotechnology companies, and CROs.
· Lead proposal development, solution positioning, and client presentations for strategic consulting pursuits.
· Partner with account teams to expand the consulting footprint across clinical operations, data strategy, and digital clinical platforms.
· Contribute to practice revenue growth and achievement of consulting pipeline targets.
Thought Leadership & Practice Development
· Develop consulting frameworks and reusable assets related to clinical trial transformation and digital innovation.
· Produce thought leadership on emerging industry trends and topics.
· Represent the firm at industry forums, client roundtables, and innovation workshops.
Team Leadership & Talent Development
· Mentor consultants and managers to build clinical trial domain expertise and consulting capabilities.
· Foster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and client impact.
· Support the recruitment, onboarding, and development of Life Sciences consulting talent.
What will help you stand out
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Biotechnology, or a related discipline
· 14–18 years of professional experience, including consulting or industry experience within pharmaceutical or CRO R&D
· Demonstrated expertise in R&D transformation and associated digital initiatives
· Proven track record leading complex consulting engagements and supporting business development activities
· Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills
These will help you succeed
· Experience with R&D operational excellence and transformation programs
· Exposure to AI, data, and digital innovation within Life Sciences R&D
· Knowledge of regulatory compliance and GxP environments
· Experience developing consulting assets, methodologies, or thought leadership
· Prior experience leading or mentoring consulting teams
Working 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 or Cognizant office. 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
Compensation
The annual salary for this position is between $122,400 - $194,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also 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/Life Insurance
· 17 paid holidays plus Paid Time Off.
· 401(k) plan and contributions.
· Long-term/Short-term Disability.
· Paid Parental Leave.
· Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Post closing date
Applications will be accepted until 5/31/2026
La comunidad de Cognizant:
Somos un equipo de alto calibre que se aprecia y se apoya mutuamente. Nuestra gente defiende un lugar de trabajo enérgico, colaborativo e inclusivo donde todos puedan prosperar.
- Cognizant es una comunidad global con más de 300.000 asociados en todo el mundo.
- No solo soñamos con una mejor manera, sino que la hacemos realidad.
- Cuidamos a nuestra gente, clientes, empresas, comunidades y el clima haciendo lo correcto.
- Fomentamos un entorno innovador en el que puedes construir la trayectoria profesional adecuada para ti.
Sobre nosotros:
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) es arquitecto de soluciones de IA y proveedor de servicios tecnológicos que traduce la inversión en inteligencia artificial en valor empresarial real mediante soluciones de IA de stack completo adaptadas a cada cliente. Su profundo conocimiento de la industria, los procesos y la ingeniería le permite integrar el contexto único de cada organización en sistemas tecnológicos que amplifican el potencial humano, generan un impacto real en el negocio y mantienen a las grandes empresas globales un paso adelante en un mundo en constante cambio. Para más información, visita www.cognizant.es o síguenos en @cognizant.
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Disclaimer:
La información de compensación es precisa a la fecha de esta publicación. Cognizant se reserva el derecho de modificar esta información en cualquier momento, sujeto a la legislación aplicable.
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