Engagement Delivery Lead

About AI & Analytics: Artificial intelligence (AI) and the data it collects and analyzes will soon sit at the core of all intelligent, human-centric businesses. By decoding customer needs, preferences, and behaviors, our clients can understand exactly what services, products, and experiences their consumers need. Within AI & Analytics, we work to design the future—a future in which trial-and-error business decisions have been replaced by informed choices and data-supported strategies.

By applying AI and data science, we help leading companies to prototype, refine, validate, and scale their AI and analytics products and delivery models. Cognizant’s AIA practice takes insights that are buried in data and provides businesses a clear way to transform how they source, interpret and consume their information. Our clients need flexible data structures and a streamlined data architecture that quickly turns data resources into informative, meaningful intelligence.

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

Job Summary

We’re looking for an experienced Engagement Delivery Lead to drive large‑scale data and analytics programs for global Life Sciences clients. In this role, you’ll act as a trusted advisor, lead global delivery teams, and help clients modernize their data platforms while delivering measurable business value.

In this role, you will:

·       Serve as a strategic advisor, guiding clients from legacy data environments to modern Databricks Lakehouse and cloud‑native platforms

·       Partner with sales leadership to support pre‑sales, RFPs, and account growth

·       Lead quarterly business reviews (QBRs) to demonstrate ROI and align with client strategy

·       Oversee global delivery teams across onsite and offshore locations

·       Own engagement financials, including P&L, utilization, margins, and SLA/KPI adherence

·       Ensure successful delivery of complex analytics initiatives

·       Drive operational excellence through Agile and DevSecOps practices

·       Introduce innovative solutions using AI/ML and analytics accelerators

·       Mentor senior team members and contribute to thought leadership initiatives

What you need to have to be considered

·       Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Business, or a quantitative field (MBA/M.Tech preferred)

·       18+ years of experience in IT or professional services, with a strong background in Pharma Commercial Analytics

·       Deep knowledge of Big Data and Cloud platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, AWS/Azure)

·       Experience managing large T&M and Fixed Price engagements

·       Strong executive presence and the ability to communicate data insights to business leaders

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Applications will be accepted until 7 May 2026. 

Salary and Other Compensation:

The hourly salary for this position is between $[141,500 - 166,500] depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

·       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