Ls/Principal Consultant - Project Manager, Life Sciences, Infosys Consulting

Job Description

Principal Consultant- Project Manager, Life Sciences, Infosys Consulting

The Role- What You'll Do

You will be part of a dynamic, cross-functional global team delivering strategic consulting engagements for leading Life Sciences organizations. We are seeking Project Managers at Principal Consultant level to support large scale IT and business transformation programs within the Life Sciences domain. The role requires professionals with a solid understanding of IT project management processes, strong communication skills and the ability to engage directly with clients. Selected candidates will be trained further on domain specific requirements

You will manage project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and cross-team collaboration while applying industry best practices and agile methodologies. You will be responsible for ensuring successful outcomes across digital transformation, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Here are some engagements our Life Sciences consultants are working on:

• Leading digital transformation programs for global pharmaceutical firms to modernize clinical trial operations and improve patient engagement.
• Implementing regulatory information management systems to streamline compliance and submission processes.
• Driving commercial analytics initiatives to optimize product launch strategies and market access.
• Managing enterprise-wide data governance programs to ensure data integrity across R&D and regulatory functions.
• Coordinating cross-border teams to deploy AI/ML solutions for drug discovery and pharmacovigilance.
• Supporting change management and training programs for global rollouts of life sciences platforms (e.g., Veeva, Medidata, Oracle Health Sciences).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closure)
• Establish and drive program governance, status reporting, risk/ issue tracking, and stakeholder communication
• Directly engage with client leadership and represent the program in governance forums.
• Facilitate workshops, status meetings, and steering committee updates with senior stakeholders.
• Manage project documentation, dashboards, and reporting (excel/ PowerPoint)
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies, ensuring compliance with industry regulations (e.g., GxP, FDA, EMA).
• Mentor junior consultants and ensure delivery quality across distributed teams
• Support business development efforts including proposal creation, client presentations, and solution design.
• Contribute to internal initiatives such as knowledge management, capability building, and thought leadership.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in project management within the life sciences industry or consulting.
• Experience to lead IT projects as project manager in multiple delivery methodologies (e.g. waterfall, agile).
• Location: Dallas, NY, NJ
• Hands-on experience with project management tools (MS project or equivalent)
• Strong excel and PowerPoint skills for reporting and presentations
• Proven track record of delivering complex programs in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device sectors.
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• PMP, or Agile certification is a plus.
• Candidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Familiarity with clinical trial operations, regulatory submissions, pharmacovigilance, or commercial analytics.
• Ability to work across global teams and manage stakeholders in multiple time zones.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in data-driven decision-making.
• Passion for innovation in life sciences and a commitment to improving patient outcomes

Estimated annual total compensation range for this role for the New York, NY area is $168,000 to $234,000