Senior Domain Solution Architect NCE - Pharma Drug Development (Senior Director/VP) - NL

Capgemini; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking an experienced professional for a client-facing role focused on owning and shaping transformation narratives in Pharma late stage R&D and Drug Development. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of expertise in the Life Sciences industry and a proven record in managing complex transformation deals.

This role involves defining end-to-end architectural solutions and leading workshops with senior stakeholders, leveraging Capgemini's capabilities in AI and technology to accelerate client innovation and success.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the Life Sciences industry and/or Life Sciences consulting.
• Proven track record in shaping and supporting large, complex, multi-year transformation deals.
• Deep expertise in AI and Agentic AI application in domain scope.

Responsibilities

• Shape and co-own strategic pursuits with Sales and Account teams.
• Define end-to-end target architectures combining business, technology, and operating model.
• Lead client-facing visioning and solution-definition workshops with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Life Sciences industry experience

Transformation deal expertise

AI and Agentic AI knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Role Purpose

Client facing role owning solution and transformation narrative across Pharma late stage R&D and Drug Development in Capgemini NCE SBU. The role focuses on shaping large-scale R&D and clinical transformation deals, enabling clients to accelerate innovation, reduce development timelines, and improve probability of success; in this bringing together the capabilities from across Capgemini business lines and leveraging latest technologies, incl. Agentic AI.

Domain Scope

• Translational Research
• Clinical Development (Phases I–III)
• Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biostatistics
• R&D platforms, digital lab, AI/ML in R&D
• Regulatory interactions impacting development

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and co‑own strategic pursuits with Sales and Account teams, acting as the lead domain solution authority
• Define end‑to‑end target architectures combining business, technology, and operating model perspectives
• Lead client‑facing visioning, roadmap, and solution‑definition workshops with senior stakeholders
• Articulate clear value propositions and business cases linked to measurable outcomes
• Lead functional domain squad from different Capgemini business lines in domain scope in NCE LS Domain sales hub
• Contribute to Capgemini’s domain‑specific point of view, offers, and go‑to‑market messaging
• Partner with global domain industry leads and delivery teams to create reusable solution assets and patterns

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in the Life Sciences industry and/or Life Sciences consulting with focus in domain scope
• Proven track record in shaping and supporting large, complex, multi‑year transformation deals
• Strong Life Sciences domain credibility with senior business and IT stakeholders
• Experience translating business strategy into compelling solution visions and architectures
• Deep expertise in AI and Agentic AI application in domain scope
• Ability to engage credibly at C‑suite and senior executive level
• Strong understanding of regulated environments and compliance expectations
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate in ambiguous situations and shape solutions where no blueprint exists