Senior Lab Informatics and Digital Transformation Leader

Cognizant

Bridgewater (MA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

38 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus PTO

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Senior/Principal Lab Informatics & Digital Lab Consultant to lead transformation initiatives across Manufacturing, QC and Analytical labs. The role blends IT and lab informatics with business insight to drive executable programs.

You will engage senior stakeholders, define roadmaps and translate challenges into actionable strategies. With 15+ years in Lab Informatics, you will guide large-scale implementations, leverage LIMS/ELN/SDMS/CDS ecosystems, and shape

Qualifications

Typically 15–18+ years of experience in Lab Informatics, Digital Lab, Scientific IT or related consulting roles.
Strong Life Sciences experience across Manufacturing and QC laboratory environments.
Strong understanding of LIMS, ELN, LES/LED, CDS, SDMS and the broader laboratory technology ecosystem.
Good understanding of laboratory instruments, connectivity, scientific data, hardware and supporting infrastructure.
Proven experience leading consulting assessments, transformation strategy/roadmap and large-scale implementation planning.
Strong estimation, resource planning, pricing and commercial capabilities.
Demonstrated ability to manage senior Business and IT stakeholders, conflicting priorities and complex customer engagements.
Strong workshop facilitation, consulting, negotiation, influencing and executive communication skills.
Ability to drive decisions without direct authority over customer stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead Digital Lab consulting, assessments, strategy, application rationalization, technology evaluation and transformation roadmap engagements.
Assess laboratory processes, applications, integrations, data, instruments, hardware and infrastructure.
Facilitate workshops and engage effectively with Laboratory Business, Manufacturing, QC, Quality, IT, Enterprise Architecture and senior leadership.
Translate business challenges into pragmatic technology strategies, target-state solutions, business cases and investment priorities.