Life Sciences Client Relationship Manager

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• Global (English) Change region Global site Americas United States (English) Canada (French) Canada (English) Brazil (Portuguese) Latin America (Spanish) India India (English) Europe, Middle East, and Africa UKI (English) France (French) Spain (Spanish) The Netherlands (Dutch) Germany (German) All other countries (English) Asia Pacific and Japan China (Chinese) Japan (Japanese) Thailand (Thai) All other countries (English) Saved Jobs 0 Join our talent community Life Sciences Client Relationship Manager 00067508861 Date published Mar 30 2026 Location Durham, NC-555 S Mangum St / United States Job category Sales and Marketing Work model Hybrid Life Sciences Client Relationship Manager Overview The Life Sciences IT Client Relationship Manager is a key contributor to the commercial side of Cognizant's IT and Consulting Business. They support the Client Partner and act as business owners for assigned accounts, leading the day-to-day activities and P&L of these accounts. The CRM works with delivery teams to enhance backlog, optimizing the resource mix and navigating scope changes to ensure client expectations are met. They work towards establishing a positive client experience. A CRM''s shared measures are margin, revenue, client satisfaction & employee retention. CRM role-specific measures are renewal win rates, revenue, and margin. Cognizant Technology Solutions is currently seeking a highly skilled Life Sciences Client Relationship Manager who will be responsible for growing clients in the Durham, NC area. Client Relationship Managers play a key role in our growth and are tasked with rapid business expansion within their assigned account(s), including managing business development and delivery objectives, top and bottom-line P&L, customer satisfaction, and the overall Account relationship for one or more key account(s). The qualified candidate must reside within the Durham, NC area or must be able to relocate to the Durham, NC area right away. Key Responsibilities Drive strategic 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 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. Required Experience: Consultative Selling in the Life Sciences IT Industry Experience in Sales & Marketing, R&D and corporate functions in the Life Sciences Industry. Minimum 10 years of experience in the Life Sciences Industry in a client facing role in a consulting firm or an account/engagement management role in the IT professional services offshore/outsourcing industry. Experience managing Client P&L of $15 + Million dollars including reporting and metric assessment for the account. Parameters for Success: Strong Revenue Growth Exceptional client handling Consultative Selling Effective Negotiations Large Deal management Influence and participate in Solution Design Strong Presentation Skills Deep knowledge of financial modelling Preferred Experience: Deep Understanding of 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 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 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. 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 characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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