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Consulting Manager - Life Sciences (Remote)

Cognizant
Cognizant
10+ years
$130,000 – $145,000, Annually
10 June 27, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Remote Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science Skills:

 

Consulting Manager – Life Sciences (Remote, USA)

Work Model: Remote | Full-Time | Travel up to 25%
Salary Range: $130,000 – $145,000 + Performance Bonus


Job Summary:

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Consulting Manager – Life Sciences to lead transformation initiatives within its Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) practice. As a trusted advisor to top pharma clients, you'll drive innovation in Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and Quality. This remote position is ideal for professionals with 10+ years of experience in the life sciences industry and a proven track record in compliance-driven digital transformation.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the domain expert on life sciences regulations (GxP, SOX, 21 CFR Part 11) and best practices

  • Lead process discovery workshops, stakeholder interviews, and current-state assessments

  • Conduct gap analysis and develop structured improvement strategies

  • Align business goals with automation technologies such as RPA, Veeva, SAP, Oracle

  • Collaborate with solution architects and delivery teams to ensure feasibility and execution

  • Present findings and recommendations to executive-level stakeholders

  • Mentor junior consultants and contribute to internal knowledge frameworks

  • Stay up to date with emerging AI/ML and analytics trends in life sciences

  • Support process standardization across clinical, regulatory, PV, and commercial operations


Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in life sciences, with deep exposure to Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, PV, Quality, or Commercial Ops

  • Strong consulting background or leadership in cross-functional transformation initiatives

  • Experience with systems like Veeva Vault, Trackwise, SAP, Oracle, UiPath, Microsoft Power Platform

  • Skilled in process mapping, root-cause analysis, and performance evaluation

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholder groups

  • Familiarity with AI, ML, or advanced analytics in regulated environments

  • Preferred: Certification in Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or related methodologies


Perks & Benefits:

  • Annual salary between $130,000 – $145,000, plus discretionary bonus program

  • Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

  • 401(k) with company contributions

  • Paid Time Off and holidays

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Long/Short-term disability coverage

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Opportunities for career growth and global project exposure


Company Description:

Cognizant is a global leader in digital transformation, healthcare consulting, and pharma process optimization. Recognized as one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024, Cognizant helps top-tier life sciences clients drive innovation through automation, compliance, and AI-driven solutions.


Work Mode: Remote (Travel up to 25%)
Location Eligibility: United States only (must be authorized to work without sponsorship)


Call-to-Action:

Lead next-generation transformation in life sciences. Apply now for the Consulting Manager – Life Sciences (Remote) position at Cognizant and help shape the future of pharma operations through innovative automation and compliance solutions.