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 Associate Partner, Life Sciences Consulting, CRM Transformation, you will lead strategic CRM transformation initiatives for top pharmaceutical clients, leveraging platforms like Veeva and Salesforce to modernize commercial operations. You’ll be instrumental in shaping Cognizant’s Life Sciences Consulting practice, driving growth, and delivering impactful solutions that enhance customer engagement, data integrity, and operational efficiency in regulated environments.
In this role, you will:
- Lead CRM transformation engagements for pharma clients, focusing on commercial excellence, digital workflows, and AI-driven insights
- Own a portfolio of accounts, drive business development, and ensure profitable growth for the practice
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, guiding strategy and execution across CRM platforms
- Oversee delivery quality, manage multimillion-dollar budgets, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to expand key accounts and develop tailored solutions
- Shape Cognizant’s CRM advisory offerings by identifying market trends and evolving client needs
- Build and mentor high-performing consulting teams; foster a culture of innovation and excellence
- Represent Cognizant at industry forums, author thought leadership, and contribute to IP development
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 with ability to travel to client sites or Cognizant Offices as needed. . Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
What you must have to be considered
- 15+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on CRM transformation
- Proven success in selling and delivering consulting engagements, including pre-sales, client management, and marketing
- Deep expertise in Veeva CRM, Salesforce Cloud, and related platforms
- Experience applying AI/ML to optimize CRM workflows and data quality in regulated environments
- MBA or Master’s degree preferred
- Prior leadership in management consulting or pharma commercial operations
- Track record of meeting financial targets, managing forecasts, and growing consulting practices
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.).
These will help you succeed
- Brings global experience and cultural fluency, with a strong ability to collaborate across remote and in-person teams. Fosters inclusive, respectful, and effective working relationships.
- Robust network of contacts and presence in professional organizations and industry forums.
- International experience supporting or driving global initiatives.
- Experience building high-performing, results-oriented consulting teams.
- Personal leadership and a desire to create a culture that enables exceptional outcomes.
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
This position is eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Salary range and benefits will be provided in accordance with state law and Cognizant policy.
A comunidade Cognizant:
Somos uma equipe de alto calibre que aprecia e apoia uns aos outros. Nosso pessoal defende um local de trabalho enérgico, colaborativo e inclusivo, onde todos possam prosperar.
- A Cognizant é uma comunidade global com mais de 300,000 funcionários em todo o mundo.
- Não sonhamos apenas com um caminho melhor – nós fazemos acontecer.
- Cuidamos de nossas pessoas, clientes, empresa, comunidades e clima fazendo o que é certo.
- Promovemos um ambiente inovador onde você pode construir o plano de carreira certo para você.
Quem somos:
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) é uma construtora de IA e fornecedora de serviços de tecnologia, criando a ponte entre o investimento em IA e o valor para as empresas por meio do desenvolvimento de soluções de IA completas para nossos clientes. Nossa profunda experiência em setores, processos e engenharia nos permite incorporar o contexto único de cada organização em sistemas tecnológicos que potencializam a capacidade humana, geram retornos concretos e mantêm empresas globais à frente em um mundo em rápida transformação. Saiba mais em www.cognizant.com ou @cognizant.
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Disclaimer:
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