Partner - Life Sciences Consulting

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; Teaneck Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) plan and contributions

Paid holidays plus PTO

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Discretionary annual incentive program

Job summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation is seeking a Partner - Life Sciences Consulting to lead client engagements, drive business growth, and shape Cognizant's Life Sciences Consulting practice. You will work with executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver strategic client value.

This leadership role requires guiding consulting teams, expanding key accounts, and nurturing talent while aligning with Cognizant's goals and values.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Consulting across a sell-and-deliver model (lead and opportunity identification, pre-sales and post-sales support, marketing, and client relationship management).
• Deep experience in Life Sciences and/or Medical Devices within a consulting setting or pharma/med devices industry.
• Extensive management consulting leadership as a practice leader, business developer or solution developer with a track record of meeting engagement targets and budgets.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Proven ability to lead with strategic vision, client-centric thinking, innovation, disciplined execution, collaboration and developing people.
• Track record of building trust, ownership, sound judgment and fostering an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a consulting leader, bringing Life Sciences domain expertise across Commercial, Patient Services, Data & Analytics, Research, Clinical Development, Regulatory & Submissions, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to Cognizant's clients.
• Own and develop a book of business, driving business development, owning quotas for accounts, and ensuring profitable growth for the practice and Cognizant.
• Establish and nurture trusted-advisor relationships with cross-functional client executives, leading key account expansion and internal stakeholder partnering.
• Build, mentor and coach consulting teams, partnering with recruitment to attract talent and advancing thought leadership and knowledge-sharing strategies.
• Demonstrate the Cognizant Way to Lead through strategic agility, client value creation, AI-led innovation, disciplined execution, and collaboration.

Skills

Consulting leadership

Life Sciences domain

Business development

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Leading at Cognizant

This is a Leadership role at Cognizant. We believe how you lead is as important as what you deliver. Cognizant leaders at every level: Drive our business strategy and inspire teams around our future. Live the leadership behaviors , leading themselves, others and the business. Uphold our Values , role modeling them in every action and decision. Nurture our people and culture , creating a workplace where all can thrive. This includes leading with strategic ability, architecting client value, driving AI-led innovation, executing with discipline, building a collaborative ecosystem, and amplifying human potential.

At Cognizant, leadership transcends titles and is embodied in actions and behaviors. We empower our leaders at every level to drive business strategy, inspire teams, uphold our values, and foster an inclusive culture.

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is where curious minds come together to solve complex challenges and create meaningful impact. Blending industry insight, technology expertise, and the power of AI, we partner with leading organizations to transform the way they work, serve customers, and grow.

About the role

As a Partner - Life Sciences Consulting, you will make an impact by leading client engagements, driving business growth, and shaping the future of Cognizant's Life Sciences Consulting practice. You will be a valued member of the Life Sciences Consulting team and work collaboratively with executive stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and clients.

In this role, you will

• Serve as a consulting leader, bringing your Life Sciences domain expertise across functional areas such as Commercial, Patient Services, Data and Analytics, Research, Clinical Development, Regulatory & Submissions, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to Cognizant's clients.

• Own and develop a book of business, actively driving business development, owning quota for accounts, and ensuring profitable growth for the practice and for Cognizant.

• Establish and nurture trusted-advisor relationships with cross-functional client executives, leading key account expansion, sales leadership, and internal executive stakeholder partnering informed by emerging market trends, client direction, and evolving regulatory contexts.

• Build, mentor, and coach consulting teams, partnering with recruitment to attract high-caliber talent, and advancing thought leadership, IP repositories, and knowledge-sharing strategies that strengthen the practice.

• Consistently demonstrate the Cognizant Way to Lead through strategic agility, client value creation, AI-led innovation, disciplined execution, collaborative ecosystem building and amplifying human potential through a culture of growth, inclusion and effective human-AI collaboration.

Work model

At Cognizant, 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 Bridgewater, NJ. 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.

What you must have to be considered

• Minimum 15 years' experience in Consulting across a sell-and-deliver model, including lead and opportunity identification, pre-sales and post-sales support, marketing, and client relationship management, with a demonstrated ability to deliver and sell billable client work.

• Demonstrated depth of experience in the Life Sciences and/or Medical Devices domain, gained within a consulting organization or within the pharmaceutical/medical devices industry.

• Extensive management consulting leadership as a practice leader, business developer, or solution developer, with a successful track record of setting and achieving engagement targets, controlling budgets, managing forecasts, and driving professional consultants to win business and meet financial targets.

• Ability to travel as and when required.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.).

• Demonstrated ability to lead with strategic vision, client-centric thinking, innovation, disciplined execution, collaboration and a commitment to developing people in line with the Cognizant Way to Lead.

• Proven track record of building trust, demonstrating ownership, exercising sound judgment and fostering an inclusive culture that supports growth and associate success.

These will help you succeed

• A robust network of contacts and presence in professional organizations and industry forums.

• International experience supporting or driving global initiatives.

• Experience building high-performing, results-oriented consulting teams.

• Personal leadership and a desire to create a culture that enables exceptional outcomes.

• Experience thriving in complex, fast-evolving environments by translating strategy into action, fostering cross-functional collaboration and championing continuous learning and curiosity.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways.

Salary and Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until November 15, 2026.

• The annual salary for this position is between $220,000 - $260,000 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

• 401(k) plan and contributions

• Long-term/Short-term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.