Life Sciences Practice Leader

Capgemini • New York, NY

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Capgemini Invent North America is hiring a proven Life Sciences Industry leader to drive transformational change for our clients and their customers.
As a VP and our NA Life Sciences (LS) Industry leader, you will be accountable for shaping and driving the LS industry agenda for Invent North America. We are looking for individuals with experience selling professional consulting services and building CXO relationships within the LS sector. You will be responsible for shaping and executing a forward-looking industry strategy, and positioning Capgemini Invent as a trusted advisor for LS organizations and clients across the North America market.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in strategy consulting related to digital transformation in the Life Sciences industry.
• Hands-on dynamic leader with a strong focus on growth, entrepreneurial thinking, and charismatic role modelling
• Strong go-to-market DNA with an established and resilient network of internal and external partnerships at CxO and decision-maker level
• Demonstrated success in leading industry growth, client development and team expansion
• Proven ability to be successful in a matrixed organization, enlisting support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering consulting solutions
• Strong interest in how AI is transforming industries, value chains, and value capture
• Strong interest in leveraging AI in your day-to-day activities and encouraging usage and fluency amongst team members
• Technical knowledge of end-to-end processes and their implementation in digital business models, customer engagement, intelligent operations, accelerated R&D, business transformation, and sustainability
• Ability to work in mixed teams of colleagues and senior executives, developing a collaborative style and fostering a positive, engaging work environment
• University degree in a business, technical, medical, or natural sciences field, ideally with a complementary MBA or Doctorate

Responsibilities

• Setting and executing the industry vision and strategy for Life Sciences in North America, ensuring alignment with both local market needs and global priorities
• Driving the growth of the Life Sciences business, with emphasis on exploring how AI can and will influence the future our clients’ businesses Personally leading one or more strategic Life Sciences accounts, developing strong CXO relationships globally, demonstrating account leadership, setting account strategy, collaborating with global capabilities, and leading strategy execution
• Maximizing client impact and leading high-value engagements, strategically shape the future of clients across the entire value chain (e.g., personalized health, connected devices, clinical transformation, enterprise transformation, connected health) and with an understanding of AI
• Ensuring commercial success through effective management of the industry team, local rollout of key offers and operational excellence
• Collaborating with global and local teams, ensuring seamless execution of strategies and contributing to the broader industry network
• Expanding and developing the talent within the LS industry team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, developing and empowering teams, building capability through recruitment, coaching, and professional development
• Being an authority and thought leader within the sector, modelling values and behaviors, and coaching junior team members.
• Contributing to internal campaigns, think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development, and offering development

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive