Director – Life Sciences Industry Group (Domain Expert)

About the role

Responsibilities

• 1. Life Sciences Domain Leadership
• Provide strategic domain leadership across Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, and Life Sciences.
• Develop a strong understanding of the pharmaceutical value chain, including drug discovery, preclinical research, clinical development, regulatory affairs, manufacturing, quality management, and commercial operations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to clients on industry-specific business challenges and technology transformation initiatives.
• Identify emerging industry trends, technology advancements, regulatory developments, and evolving business requirements.
• Guide internal teams in translating complex life sciences business requirements into practical technology solutions.
• 2. Technology Program Delivery & Consulting
• Lead and provide domain guidance for Pharma R&D Discovery, Clinical Development, and Commercial CRM IT programs.
• Support the planning, execution, and delivery of complex technology transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with business analysts, solution architects, developers, engineering teams, and project managers to ensure alignment with industry requirements.
• Provide functional and domain expertise throughout the project lifecycle, from requirement gathering and solution design to implementation and delivery.
• Ensure solutions align with pharmaceutical industry standards, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, quality, compliance, and technology adoption.
• 3. Life Sciences Platforms & Technology Expertise
• Provide domain-level guidance on leading pharmaceutical and life sciences technology platforms.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of relevant enterprise and industry-specific solutions, including:
• Veeva Vault and Veeva CRM
• Salesforce and Commercial CRM platforms
• SAP solutions for pharmaceutical operations
• Argus Safety and Pharmacovigilance systems
• Werum PAS-X Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• LabWare LIMS
• Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN)
• Evaluate technology capabilities and recommend suitable platforms based on business requirements.
• Support solution discussions involving enterprise applications, digital transformation, data management, and integrated life sciences systems.
• 4. Regulatory Compliance & Quality Management
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of GxP processes and their application across pharmaceutical operations.
• Provide guidance on GAMP-compliant validated pharmaceutical IT systems.
• Ensure technology initiatives consider regulatory compliance, data integrity, audit readiness, and quality management requirements.
• Collaborate with quality assurance, validation, regulatory, and technology teams to address compliance-related challenges.
• Support discussions around Computer System Validation (CSV) and risk-based validation approaches.
• 5. Client Engagement & Relationship Management
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders, including business leaders, scientists, research professionals, IT leaders, and decision-makers.
• Lead client discussions, domain workshops, presentations, and solution consulting engagements.
• Understand customer challenges and translate them into actionable business and technology opportunities.
• Influence stakeholders across business and technology functions without relying on direct reporting authority.
• Represent the organization in client meetings, industry discussions, and strategic engagements.
• Build long-term customer relationships and identify opportunities for account growth.
• 6. Business Development & Market Intelligence
• Identify new business opportunities across Pharma, Biotechnology, and Life Sciences markets.
• Conduct industry research and competitive analysis to understand market trends, customer needs, and competitor capabilities.
• Support business development teams in identifying potential clients, developing proposals, and positioning industry-specific solutions.
• Participate in presales activities, so

Requirements

• Master's degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline.
• PhD in a relevant Life Sciences discipline will be an added advantage.
• 15–20 years of professional experience in Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Clinical Research, or Life Sciences IT.
• Proven experience delivering or providing domain leadership for at least one of the following:
• Pharma R&D Discovery
• Clinical Development
• Commercial CRM / Pharmaceutical Commercial Operations
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical value chain and associated business processes.
• Working knowledge of leading Life Sciences technology platforms such as Veeva, Salesforce, SAP, Argus, Werum PAS-X, LabWare LIMS, or ELN.
• Understanding of GxP processes, GAMP guidelines, and validated pharmaceutical IT systems.
• Strong client-facing experience, consulting capabilities, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence scientists, architects, business stakeholders, and engineering teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Business acumen with the ability to identify market opportunities and support business growth.
• Hands-on proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and AI-based productivity tools.

Job details

Hiring type

Permanent

Work mode

On-site

Location

Bengaluru

Experience

15–20 yrs

Salary

Not disclosed

Openings

1

Category

Management & Leadership

Job ID

ILJ-0046