Consulting Manager - Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) - Life Sciences

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Consulting Manager - Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) - Life Sciences

On-site and Hybrid | Full-time | Mid-Senior Level

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Consulting Manager to lead and expand our Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) - Consulting portfolio in UKI for the Life Sciences (LS) industry based out of Benelux region. This role requires a strong balance of consulting delivery expertise, sales acumen and a deep understanding of process and operations consulting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving complex consulting engagements, business growth and positioning the organization as a trusted partner for digital transformation and automation initiatives in the Life Sciences industry.

Skills: Automation Advisory, Digital transformation, Business Process consulting, Operational Excellence, Agile/ SAFe Methodology, Business Analysis, Salesforce cloud, Data Analysis, Project Management, Team Collaboration, Analytical Skills, Microsoft Suite.

Key Responsibilities:

Consulting Delivery:

• Play a pivotal role in process consulting initiatives within LS industry to analyze, redesign, and enhance end-to-end business processes optimizing processes and delivering cutting-edge solutions.
• Lead the delivery of complex IPA engagements, ensuring high-quality outcomes and alignment with client objectives.
• Design, implement, and optimize intelligent automation solutions, including RPA, AI, and workflow tools.
• Collaborate with clients to define and execute operations consulting projects, driving efficiency, cost savings, and business transformation.
• Manage project teams, ensuring resource optimization, client satisfaction, and delivery excellence.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing thought leadership on industry best practices and emerging technologies.

Sales and Business Development:

• Develop and execute strategies to identify, pursue, and win new IPA consulting opportunities.
• Supporting generation and managing a sales pipeline by engaging with senior client stakeholders.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to craft compelling proposals, business cases, and value propositions tailored to client needs.
• Foster long-term client relationships to drive revenue growth, cross-sell opportunities, and repeat engagements.
• Track industry trends and develop go-to-market strategies for IPA, process consulting, and operations consulting offerings.

Leadership and Collaboration:

• Ability to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Act as a key contributor to the IPA practice's strategic direction, including developing new service offerings and delivery frameworks across Automation, Consulting and Analytics portfolios.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., product development, marketing, and technology) to ensure alignment of solutions with client needs.
• Represent the organization at industry forums, webinars, and client events to enhance brand visibility and thought leadership.

Domain Expertise:

This role requires expertise in Commercial domain in the Life Sciences industry focused on Operations, Customer strategies and business process automation requiring a good understanding of the LS market. You will need to identify opportunities to leverage automation technologies to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve delivery.

Skills and Experience:

• Academic with a master's degree, preferably in business administration, data analytics or information technology/science.
• Minimum of good years experience in consultancy focussing on Digital Transformation and Digital Process optimisation roles in commercial space in the LS industry.
• Proven track record of implementing successful digital transformation, Omni-Channel and automation programmes within the LS Industry.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations and standards such as HIPAA, FDA guidelines, and GxP.
• Experience in enterprise-wide deployments of process excellence and delivery methodologies (Lean Six Sigma, Agile, DevOps, SAFe, etc.)
• Experience of leading AI and Gen-AI initiatives in LS industry to enable efficiencies.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Able to produce high quality business-facing deliverables and activities to drive the automation agenda.
• Resilient and able to manage challenge and resistance.
• Results/outcomes oriented, business value focused.
• Confident and able to work in high-ambiguity work environment.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills.

Diversity and Inclusion at Cognizant

At Cognizant, we believe diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our ability to execute successfully and consistently over the long term. We recognize that our people are our most important asset. We strive to create an environment where all associates feel comfortable to be themselves, feel accepted and can therefore thrive both personally and professionally. We continue to drive D&I throughout our organization to unlock the insights, imagination, and innovation of our associates, as well as reflect the diversity of our clients and communities. We are European Top Employer and continually drive employment recognition and engagement through employee friendly policies and affinity groups such as "Women Empowered", "Embrace LGBTQ+" and "Race Equality Network".

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 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. 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 protected characteristic as outlined 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.

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