Consulting Manager - Life Sciences Business Analyst

Cognizant; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Benefits package

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Cognizant Consulting in Canada is seeking a Consulting Manager - Life Sciences Business Analyst to lead discovery, assess enterprise platforms, and develop strategic recommendations for a major transformation initiative. You will collaborate with senior business and technology leaders, cross-functional teams, and clients.

The role emphasizes independent engagement with executives, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to craft actionable business cases and executive-ready briefings.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in business analysis and digital transformation.
• Proven ability to assess enterprise platforms and technology transformations.
• Experience with vendor assessments and build-versus-buy analyses.
• Excellent executive communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead workshops with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead business discovery and current-state assessments, translating needs into priorities.
• Plan and facilitate workshops with senior stakeholders to elicit requirements.
• Develop business requirements documents, process maps, user journeys, and capability assessments.
• Evaluate vendor solutions and build business cases with cost-benefit analyses.
• Synthesize findings and prepare executive-ready presentations and recommendations.

Skills

Business analysis

Digital transformation

Enterprise platform assessments

Vendor evaluation

Executive communication

Job description

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.

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