Designation

Consultant, Sr. Consultant, Manager & Sr. Manager

Year of experience

2+

Education

MBA (Preferred)

Role Type

Individual contributor

About the Role

Candidates must have:

• Experience as a Business Analyst, OR in Agile Project Roles OR Management Consulting.

  
  

• Exhibit Basic knowledge of Pharma value chain and medical devices.

  
  

• Experience in leading client discussions/projects.

  
  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  
  

• Experience in supporting business activities like Thought leadership, POVs and RFPs

  
  

o Market & Competitor Research: Experience in conducting market research and analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.

Skillset summary (Good to have):

• Domain Knowledge: Pharma Mfg. Quality or Supply chain knowledge.

  
  

• Exposure to Data Analytics, AI (Traditional, Gen AI, Agentic AI); ERP Tools (MES, SAP, Kinaxis, QMS etc.)

  
  

• Domain Consulting: Strategy/IT consulting, Digital Transformation, Market Assessment.

  
  

• Business Analysis:

  
  

o Proven experience in business analysis, stakeholder management and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams

o Demonstrated ability to develop and support business cases for clients.

o Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, consultants, and technology teams, to gather requirements and ensure successful product delivery.

o Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum tools and managing/refining backlogs.

o Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills and Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation capabilities.

o Being a self-starter and having an ability to navigate complexity to help clients define the right problem statements.

o Ability to contribute to the growth of the Cognizant Consulting brand, beyond client deliverables by participating in and leading various initiatives.

o Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and documentation for senior stakeholders.

o Engaging stakeholders across varied functions and understanding key business processes and requirements to shape technology-led outcomes.

o Business analysis and experience with the Pharma industry is desirable.

(Candidates with one of BA / Agile experience should be willing to learn other skillsets as mentioned below to be a part of the larger Lifesciences consulting team)

Consulting skillset:

• Effective participation in compiling information for RFP responses, focusing on collecting case studies and relevant project data.

  
  

• Demonstrable interest in and basic awareness of the competitive landscape and key trends within the Life Sciences market.

  
  

• Ability to identify process gaps and proactively suggest simple, implementable improvements to project or practice activities.

  
  

• Consistent delivery of high-quality work, applying a proactive problem-solving approach and strong stakeholder communication.

  
  

• Willingness to share project lessons learned and provide support or orientation to new team members.

  
  

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a technology and business background who can envision how technology can solve business problems and create a competitive advantage for our clients. Such a candidate will have a customer-first view and will know various tools such as Personas, Journey Maps, etc. The candidate should have experience/understanding of pharmaceutical market. The candidate should be well-versed with the latest industry trends. They will also be conversant with Agile methodologies of project/product development along with the phases and ceremonies related to them. Experience in IT Consulting and Data & Analytics with be a definite plus. The candidates should also have experience of contributing to projects, business development and research activities.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer: 
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.