Life Sciences Practice Leader

Capgemini; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k)

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Other benefits

Job summary

Capgemini Invent North America seeks a proven Life Sciences Industry leader to drive transformation for clients and their customers. As VP, you will shape the LS industry agenda, selling professional consulting services and building CXO relationships within NA.

You will drive a forward-looking industry strategy, position Capgemini Invent as a trusted advisor, and lead one or more strategic LS accounts with global collaboration and strong outcome focus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in strategy consulting for Life Sciences or related fields.
• Proven ability to lead growth and manage CXO relationships.
• Experience selling professional services and operating in a matrixed org.
• Strong interest in AI's impact on life sciences and business models.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute NA Life Sciences vision and strategy aligned with global priorities.
• Lead growth and strategic Life Sciences accounts with CXO-level engagement.
• Collaborate with global/local teams to deliver on offers and execution.
• Develop talent, coach teams, and foster innovation within the LS practice.
• Act as thought leader and builder of capable, high-performing teams.

Skills

Strategy leadership

Growth leadership

CXO relationships

Account leadership

Matrix organization

Digital transformation

Team development

Education

University degree; MBA/Doctorate preferred

Job description

At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities,collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow.Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose.

Position: Life Sciences Practice Leader

Ideal Locations: NYC, CHI, ATL and SF (Hub locations)

Location

This is role requires travel to client site and is preferred to be located in a Hub location: NYC, Chicago, Atlanta or San Francisco. If not at client site, 3-4 days in office with some flexibility.

About The Job You're Considering

Capgemini Invent North America is hiring a proven Life Sciences Industry leader to drive transformational change for our clients and their customers.

As a VP and our NA Life Sciences (LS) Industry leader, you will be accountable for shaping and driving the LS industry agenda for Invent North America. We are looking for individuals with experience selling professional consulting services and building CXO relationships within the LS sector. You will be responsible for shaping and executing a forward-looking industry strategy, and positioning Capgemini Invent as a trusted advisor for LS organizations and clients across the North America market.

Your Role (Responsibility)

In this role you will play a key role in:

• Setting and executing the industry vision and strategy for Life Sciences in North America, ensuring alignment with both local market needs and global priorities
• Driving the growth of the Life Sciences business, with emphasis on exploring how AI can and will influence the future our clients’ businesses Personally leading one or more strategic Life Sciences accounts, developing strong CXO relationships globally, demonstrating account leadership, setting account strategy, collaborating with global capabilities, and leading strategy execution
• Maximizing client impact and leading high-value engagements, strategically shape the future of clients across the entire value chain (e.g., personalized health, connected devices, clinical transformation, enterprise transformation, connected health) and with an understanding of AI
• Ensuring commercial success through effective management of the industry team, local rollout of key offers and operational excellence
• Collaborating with global and local teams, ensuring seamless execution of strategies and contributing to the broader industry network
• Expanding and developing the talent within the LS industry team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, developing and empowering teams, building capability through recruitment, coaching, and professional development
• Being an authority and thought leader within the sector, modelling values and behaviors, and coaching junior team members.

Contributing to internal campaigns, think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development, and offering development

Your Skill and Experiences

• At least 10 years of experience in strategy consulting related to digital transformation in the Life Sciences industry.
• Hands-on dynamic leader with a strong focus on growth, entrepreneurial thinking, and charismatic role modelling
• Strong go-to-market DNA with an established and resilient network of internal and external partnerships at CxO and decision-maker level
• Demonstrated success in leading industry growth, client development and team expansion
• Proven ability to be successful in a matrixed organization, enlisting support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering consulting solutions
• Strong interest in how AI is transforming industries, value chains, and value capture
• Strong interest in leveraging AI in your day-to-day activities and encouraging usage and fluency amongst team members
• Technical knowledge of end-to-end processes and their implementation in digital business models, customer engagement, intelligent operations, accelerated R&D, business transformation, and sustainability
• Ability to work in mixed teams of colleagues and senior executives, developing a collaborative style and fostering a positive, engaging work environment
• University degree in a business, technical, medical, or natural sciences field, ideally with a complementary MBA or Doctorate

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $350,000 - $450,000 with additional bonus and equity.

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Benefits

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees.

In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice

Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.