Client Value Partner (Life Sciences)

Celonis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 212,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Merit-based grants

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid work model

Wellness weeks

Job summary

Celonis, the global leader in Process Intelligence, seeks a seasoned Client Value Partner to lead our Life Sciences value engineering efforts. You will guide executive stakeholders, align Celonis resources, and drive measurable business impact across complex programs.

This role requires deep SaaS experience, global collaboration, and the ability to craft roadmaps that realize ROI while navigating large organizations. Travel up to 25-50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in customer success, strategy consulting, or related field.
• MBA strongly preferred.
• Experience driving end-to-end large-scale transformation programs.
• Experience with AI-based transformation is a strong plus.
• Deep exposure to change management and navigating large global organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with key executives, embedding Celonis into strategic objectives.
• Staff engagements leveraging global cross-functional Celonis teams (Servicing, Product & Engineering).
• Mentor customers on organization design and Centers of Excellence maturation.
• Mentor and coach team members and provide performance feedback to managers.

Skills

Executive relationships

Strategy consulting

Transformation programs

AI-driven transformation

SaaS familiarity

Change management

Education

MBA

Job description

Celonis is the global leader in Process Intelligence and the pioneer of Process Mining technology. As one of the world’s fastest-growing enterprise SaaS companies, we are changemakers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We invest heavily in advanced AI capabilities—specifically our Process Intelligence Graph to turn data insights into immediate business action. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by placing intelligence at the core of every business process. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet.

Job Description

We're Celonis, the global leader in Process Intelligence and pioneer in applying Process Mining technology to drive outcomes for Life Sciences companies. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that, we need you to join us.

The Role

The Client Value Partner (CVP) role is a key addition to our broader Value Engineering team and will play a crucial role in Celonis’ growth strategy. As a CVP, you will spearhead our mission of AI-driven business transformations with our most strategic Life Sciences customers. You will lead extensive teams of Celonis experts to ensure the success and satisfaction of some of our top customer base on their journey to realizing value with Celonis.

The CVP is the accountable lead for customer success, acting as the trusted advisor for a strategic customer. This involves engaging with C-Level Executives to collaboratively define the long-term vision for utilizing Celonis to transform their business while mobilizing the necessary Celonis resources. In collaboration with our cross-functional Celonis teams, you will drive measurable business impact across various processes and industries and accelerate the adoption of our platform. The CVP will also champion transformational initiatives across Celonis and customer accounts, fostering innovation and strategic change to maximize value and drive business transformation.

We seek experienced professionals with a proven track record in managing executive relationships, driving profitable growth, and blending industry expertise with strong analytical and consulting skills. Join us at the forefront of one of the fastest-growing tech companies worldwide and help guide our customers to become the next lighthouse Celonis stories.

The work you’ll do

Accountable Program Lead & Engagement Manager

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including C-level internal / external executives, embedding Celonis into their strategic objectives.
• Ensure engagements are properly staffed leveraging resources from global cross-functional Celonis teams, such as Servicing, Product & Engineering
• Mentor customers on organization design and maturation of Centers of Excellence to focus on increasing adoption of our platform.
• Mentor and coach team members, providing guidance and support for their success, and offer feedback to managers on team performance.

Driving Customer Value

• Responsible for the end-to-end customer value realization strategy and value journey.
• Influence key customer stakeholders through executive communication, product knowledge, and industry/domain expertise.
• Work with senior stakeholders to establish the Celonis program roadmap and detailed value plans.
• Resolve customer escalations orchestrating internal teams efficiently and effectively in a timely manner
• Internalize the customer's strategy and targets and drive Celonis delivery alignment to that strategy, ensuring that we support the customer in solving business-critical problems
• Drive value realization and adoption within accounts, ensuring high-quality, on-time project completion, client satisfaction, and meeting usage and adoption targets.

Community Builder and Customer Advocacy

• Organize and lead customer advisory boards to address industry-specific challenges and innovations, establishing a structured feedback loop to continuously gather insights and improve products and services.
• Act as the voice of the customer within the company, ensuring alignment of product development and service offerings with industry needs and customer feedback, while collaborating with the customer advocacy team on advocacy strategies.
• Drive customer presence and sponsorship at key Celonis and Life Sciences industry events, serving as a Celonis leader at conferences, webinars, and through published thought leadership.
• Collaborate on innovation or new asset development in specific Life Sciences industry-relevant domains, and contribute to playbooks, resources, and tools for the value engineering team to enhance their effectiveness.

The Qualifications you need

• Minimum 15 years of relevant customer success, strategy consulting, or related experience in industry required; MBA strongly preferred.
• Strong experience in driving measurable results and outcomes through end-to-end large scale transformation programs.
• Experience with AI-based transformation is a strong plus.
• Deep exposure to and experience with successful change management.
• Ability to navigate large global organizations and have the power of persuasion through data, facts and confidence.
• Knows how to successfully work with internal resources to design, pitch and sell opportunities with relevant subject matter experts and practice leads.
• Possess a natural and consultative approach when engaging with senior executives.
• Strong understanding of SaaS platforms, technology stack and experience in Solution Design.
• Builder mindset and experience in AI solution design and rollout are a plus.
• Strong team player who inspires the team with a patient and entrepreneurial leadership style.
• Project management: ability to organize and manage multiple streams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate Celonis use cases into customer business landscape.
• Are self-motivated, proactive team player.
• Are able to thrive in fast-paced, collaborative, and ambiguous environments with various stakeholders.
• Be willing to travel to meet with customer stakeholder needs (approx. 25-50%).

The base salary range below is for the role in the specified location, based on a Full Time Schedule.

Total compensation package will include base salary + bonus/commission + equity + benefits (health, dental, life, 401k, and paid time off). Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and that the actual total compensation offer will be determined based on various factors, including, but not limited to, applicant's qualifications, skills, experiences, and location.

The base salary range below is for the role in New York, based on a Full Time Schedule.

$212,000—$250,000 USD

What Celonis can offer you

• Pioneer Innovation: Work with the global leader in Process Mining and the Process Intelligence Graph to shape the future of AI-driven business operations.
• Ownership from Day 1: Every full-time Celonaut is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants.
• Unrivaled Family Support: Benefit from our inclusive parental leave policy—24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment.
• Work-Life Integration: Enjoy Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration.
• Continuous Growth: Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform.
• Holistic Well-being: Prioritize your health with subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated Wellness Weeks that prioritize work/life balance.
• Drive Sustainability: Participate in annual Impact Days, where you receive paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes with your local office, or virtually.
• Global Inclusion & Belonging: Find community through our Inclusion Think Tank and participate in our annual Inclusion Days, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
• Value-Driven Impact: Join a mission-led organization where our core values—Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future—drive every decision.

About Us

Celonis makes processes work — for people, companies, and the planet. Powered by process mining and AI, the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform integrates process data and business context to create a living digital twin of business operations. We enable thousands of companies worldwide to understand how their business actually runs and, together with their partners, build intelligent solutions that transform and continuously improve the way they operate — unlocking billions in value. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

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