Consulting Manager – Pharma Digital Transformation & Project Portfolio Management

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is where curious minds come together to solve complex challenges and create meaningful impact. Blending industry insight, technology expertise, and the power of AI, we partner with leading organizations to transform the way they work, serve customers, and grow.

About the role

As a Consulting Manager – Pharma Digital Transformation & Project Portfolio Management, you will make an impact by supporting IT-enabled pharmaceutical transformation initiatives, specializing in digital transformation, Agile project delivery, and project and portfolio management (PPM).

You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, vendors, and clients to support digital transformation initiatives across Medical Affairs, Regulatory Technology, and Clinical Research & Development (R&D).

In this role, you will:

• Drive IT-enabled digital transformation initiatives across the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on Medical Affairs, Regulatory Technology, and Clinical R&D.

• Support project and portfolio management (PPM) transformation initiatives using Planisware, Accolade, and Fusion.

• Apply Agile methodologies and Jira to manage project delivery activities.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors to support successful project execution.

• Manage user acceptance testing (UAT) activities and provide executive-level project reporting.

Work model

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.

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a position requires 30-40% travel or 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in city, state. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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

What you must have to be considered

• 10+ years of professional experience, including approximately 8 years in IT-enabled pharmaceutical transformation.

• Strong experience in digital transformation, Agile project delivery, and project and portfolio management.

• Proven experience in PPM transformation using Planisware, Accolade, and Fusion.

• Strong expertise in Agile methodologies, Jira, stakeholder management, and vendor management.

• Experience in user acceptance testing (UAT), cross-functional team coordination, and executive reporting.

These will help you succeed

• Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives across Medical Affairs.

• Knowledge of Regulatory Technology transformation.

• Experience in Clinical R&D digitization.

• Ability to coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

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.

Compensation

• $110,000-$130,000

• This position is eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

• 401(k) plan and contributions

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Employee assistance program

• 10 paid holidays plus PTO

• Paid parental leave and fertility assistance

• Learning and development certifications and programs

Post closing date

Applications will be accepted until Nov 30, 2026

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.