Life Sciences – Domain Consultant

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 Bangalore, Hyderabad, or Kolkata. 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.

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering, or business; MBA or relevant master's preferred.

10-15+ years of experience in business development, pre-sales, or consulting, with at least 5+ years focused on the Life Sciences industry.

Understanding of commercial value chains, medical affairs, patient support programs, field-force effectiveness, and omni-channel engagement models.

Functional and strategic expertise in Life Sciences CRM platforms (e.g., Veeva Systems, Salesforce Life Sciences Cloud) and digital experience portals.

Proven experience supporting Life Sciences pursuits, client presentations, and solution demonstrations, with strong executive presence and excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills.

Strong domain understanding of the life sciences industry and its technology landscape.

Awareness of CX, CRM, and Digital Experience concepts relevant to pharmaceutical, biotech, medtech, and diagnostics clients.

Ability to engage consultatively across stakeholders, from sales teams to client executives.

Strong research synthesis and analysis skills to convert market and client insights into compelling proposal content.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.