Cognizant · 11 hours ago
Life Sciences Client Relationship Manager
California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $210K/yr
20+ years expCognizant is a leading IT and consulting business, and they are seeking a highly skilled Life Sciences Client Relationship Manager. This role involves managing client accounts, driving business growth, and ensuring exceptional client satisfaction while overseeing the day-to-day activities and P&L of assigned accounts.
ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Drive strategic Life Sciences pursuits encompassing small, medium and large deals, working cross-functionally within Cognizant to ensure we are selling what we can deliver as aligned with the customer’s objectives; work with teams to deliver the pitch, define scope/team and supply to pricing and contractual arrangements
Instrumental in growing the Life Sciences portfolio by 10% in 2026
Spearhead internal teams (Service Lines, Solutions, Delivery) to develop and lead strategy and drive strategic initiatives
Bring top notch communications expertise with the client and within Cognizant up to the CxO level. Adept at effective leadership communication
Accountable for indirectly supervising end-to-end service delivery and ensuring all contractual commitments are met. Work with the customer to amend and approve changes as necessary
Drive entrepreneurial changes needed to achieve the customers' objectives, advised by deep industry expertise
Optimally lead and encourage the adjacent teams team members engaged in the services delivery. Mentors and develops them to drive exceptional client experience
Qualification
Required
Experienced in Consultative Selling to Life Sciences clients
Experience in Sales & Marketing, R&D and corporate functions
Minimum 20 years of experience in a Life Sciences client facing role in a Life Sciences consulting firm or an account/engagement management role in the Life Sciences IT professional services offshore/outsourcing industry
Should be ready for the West Coast geography and ready to travel as required for business
Experience managing Client P&L of $25 + Million dollars including reporting and metric assessment for the account
Preferred
Deep Understanding of Life Sciences Client's priorities and business models
Strategic thinking
Excellent Collaboration & Relationship building
Effective Problem-Solving Skills
Customer Focus
CXO Relationship management
MS or MBA degree preferred
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
Company
Cognizant
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.24MKey Investors
Summit Financial Wealth Advisors
2025-03-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-11-18Post Ipo Equity· $0.24M
1998-06-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ravi Kumar S
Chief Executive Officer
Anil Cheriyan
CTO / EVP Strategy & Technology
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