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Program Director/ Life Sciences Exp. (Ppm Coe)

3+ years
Not Disclosed
10 June 27, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

 

rogram Director – Life Sciences (Hybrid) | Bangalore, India

Job Summary:
Cognizant is hiring a seasoned Program Director with deep life sciences experience to lead large-scale, complex programs involving application development, infrastructure, and digital transformation. Based in Bangalore, this hybrid position is ideal for professionals with 15+ years of experience in program delivery within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or regulated industries. You'll manage client relationships, drive strategic outcomes, and lead cross-functional teams across global geographies.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead program governance including stakeholder management, change control, and benefits tracking

  • Oversee end-to-end delivery estimation, planning, and execution across multiple service lines

  • Ensure consistent program performance using KPIs, SLAs, and compliance metrics

  • Collaborate with commercial and account teams to grow business and enhance client value

  • Manage communication with senior-level client stakeholders across geographies

  • Ensure compliance with contracts (MSA/SOW) and drive risk mitigation strategies

  • Support structured deals, takeovers, or divestitures and transformational engagements

  • Lead and mentor high-performing program management teams globally


Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Minimum 15 years in program delivery, strategy, stakeholder engagement, and IT transformation

  • Proven delivery of 3+ complex programs involving large, multi-geo teams (140+ members)

  • Deep knowledge of legacy modernization and digital transformation programs

  • Strong background in life sciences or healthcare domain

  • Certified in PMI, SAFe 5.0, Prince II, and mandatory ITIL practices

  • Expertise in contract management and multicultural stakeholder engagement

  • Familiarity with delivering niche domain or technology capabilities to market


Perks & Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation (negotiable based on experience)

  • Global team collaboration and leadership exposure

  • Career advancement in a high-growth, digital-first environment

  • Inclusive, diverse workplace with learning and development opportunities

  • Hybrid work flexibility from Bangalore

  • Comprehensive health insurance and well-being benefits


Company Description:

Cognizant is a leading global professional services firm helping pharmaceutical and healthcare clients transform operations through technology, digital, and domain expertise. Recognized by Forbes and NASDAQ-100, Cognizant serves clients worldwide with a consultative, innovation-driven approach tailored to regulated industries.


Work Mode: Hybrid (Bangalore, India)
Experience Required: 15+ years
Salary Range: Not specified; competitive and commensurate with experience


Apply Now:

If you're a visionary leader with a passion for delivering impactful results in life sciences and healthcare transformation, apply now and become part of Cognizant’s high-impact program leadership team.