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 Consulting Manager - Life Sciences Business Analyst, you will make an impact by leading business discovery, enterprise platform assessments, and the development of strategic recommendations for a critical transformation initiative. You will be a valued member of the Consulting team and work collaboratively with senior business and technology leaders, cross-functional teams, and clients.
In this role, you will
- Lead business discovery and current-state assessments, translating complex business and technology needs into clear priorities and recommendations.
- Independently plan and facilitate workshops with senior business and IT stakeholders to elicit, validate, and prioritize enterprise requirements.
- Develop business requirements documents, process maps, user journeys, and capability assessments to support transformation decisions.
- Evaluate vendor and commercial off-the-shelf solutions, including build-versus-buy considerations, and develop business cases with cost-benefit and investment recommendations.
- Synthesize findings and prepare executive-ready presentations, briefing materials, and strategic recommendations for leadership.
Required skills: what you need to be considered - Strong experience in business analysis, digital transformation, enterprise platform assessments, or technology transformation initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to engage independently with senior business and IT stakeholders and facilitate executive-level workshops and discovery sessions.
- Experience eliciting, documenting, analyzing, and prioritizing complex enterprise requirements.
- Experience with vendor or commercial solution assessments, build-versus-buy analysis, and technology investment business cases.
- Strong executive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to operate independently and provide strategic consulting-style support.
What will help you stand out
- Experience supporting strategic enterprise platform modernization or transformation initiatives.
- Experience developing cost-benefit analyses and investment recommendations.
- Experience conducting capability assessments and developing user journeys and process maps.
- Experience working in R&D, scientific, laboratory, life sciences, or other regulated environments.
- Strong ability to structure ambiguous problems and translate complex findings into practical recommendations.
We're eager to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in various ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the required skills listed. Your transferable skills and experiences matter. Help us see how you are the right person for this role.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Total Compensation
We regularly assess market data to ensure we offer a competitive compensation package for our associates. The base salary for this position ranges between $110,000 - $130,000 per year. Where the successful candidate may fall within the range depends on relevant education, work and/or management experience and other business-related and job-necessary qualifications. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual performance-based bonus, as well as benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
Working arrangements
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 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto or Mississauga, Ontario. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through 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.
Post closing date
Applications will be accepted until 10/30/2026
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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for this position.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
