Sr Research DT Strategy Manager with Life Science exp

Cognizant•Cogswell, ND

3d•$75,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Cognizant is seeking seasoned professionals to join our Strategic Advisory team supporting Client’s Digital Research Application Landscape Transformation. This is a long-term engagement where you will act as a trusted advisor and governance lead, guiding a multi-vendor implementation aligned with enterprise IT governance and FAIR principles.

Requirements

Pharma R&D IT Strategy – AS-IS/TO-BE process design, application landscape planning.
Domains – ELN, LIMS, Raw Data Management, Automated Data Flows, CRO Data Exchange, FAIR Data Management & Visualization.
Program Management – Large-scale transformation programs, governance frameworks, risk mitigation.
Vendor Selection & Integration Strategy – Proven experience in multi-vendor environments.
Change Management – Stakeholder engagement, adoption KPIs, communication planning.
Strong documentation, communication, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with scientific modalities (peptides, proteins, small molecules, biologics).
Experience with LIMS/ELN, lab automation, multimodal data, precision medicine, CMC.
Familiarity with data governance, security, and interoperability standards.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance (GDPR, IP, data protection).
Tools: LabWare, STARLIMS, Benchling, Dotmatics, IDBS preferred.
GenAI: Awareness of RAG, prompt design basics.

Responsibilities

Program Governance & Oversight: Lead governance cadence, risk management, and stakeholder alignment for a multi-vendor program.
Vendor Evaluation & Selection: Drive structured RFP processes, vendor demos, and scoring for prioritized systems (ELN, inventory, assay management).
Solution Recommendations: Prepare business cases, cost estimates, and phased implementation roadmap aligned with Waltham site move.
Strategic Advisory: Ensure alignment with enterprise IT and FAIR principles; advise on interoperability and compliance.
Change Management Leadership: Define stakeholder engagement, training plans, adoption KPIs, and communication strategy.
Continuous Advisory: Act as a key member of Client’s team, enabling collaboration and informed decision-making.