Life Sciences Practice Leader

Position

Life Sciences Practice Leader

NYC, CHI, ATL, and SF (Hub locations)

This role requires travel to client sites and is preferred to be located in a Hub location: NYC, Chicago, Atlanta, or San Francisco. If not at a client site, 3‑4 days in office with some flexibility.

Capgemini Invent North America is hiring a proven Life Sciences Industry leader to drive transformational change for our clients and their customers. As a VP and our NA Life Sciences (LS) Industry leader, you will be accountable for shaping and driving the LS industry agenda for Invent North America. You will have experience selling professional consulting services and building CXO relationships within the LS sector.

You will shape and execute a forward‑looking industry strategy, positioning Capgemini Invent as a trusted advisor for LS organizations and clients across North America.

• Setting and executing the industry vision and strategy for Life Sciences in North America, ensuring alignment with local market needs and global priorities.
• Driving the growth of the Life Sciences business, with emphasis on exploring how AI can influence future clients’ businesses. Lead one or more strategic Life Sciences accounts, develop strong CXO relationships globally, set account strategy, collaborate with global capabilities, and lead strategy execution.
• Maximizing client impact and leading high‑value engagements, strategically shaping the future of clients across the entire value chain and with an understanding of AI.
• Ensuring commercial success through effective management of the industry team, local rollout of key offers and operational excellence.
• Collaborating with global and local teams, ensuring seamless execution of strategies and contributing to the broader industry network.
• Expanding and developing talent within the LS industry team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, building capability through recruitment, coaching, and professional development.
• Acting as an authority and thought leader, modelling values and behaviors, and coaching junior team members.
• Contributing to internal campaigns, think‑tanks, whitepapers, practice development, and offering development.

• At least 10 years of experience in strategy consulting related to digital transformation in the Life Sciences industry.
• Dynamic leadership with a strong focus on growth, entrepreneurial thinking, and charismatic role‑modeling.
• Strong go‑to‑market DNA with an established and resilient network of CxO and decision‑maker partnerships.
• Demonstrated success in leading industry growth, client development, and team expansion.
• Proven ability to succeed in a matrixed organization, enlisting support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering consulting solutions.
• Strong interest in how AI is transforming industries, value chains, and value capture.
• Strong interest in leveraging AI in day‑to‑day activities and encouraging usage and fluency among team members.
• Technical knowledge of end‑to‑end processes and their implementation in digital business models, customer engagement, intelligent operations, accelerated R&D, business transformation, and sustainability.
• Ability to work in mixed teams of colleagues and senior executives, fostering a positive, engaging environment.
• University degree in a business, technical, medical, or natural sciences field, ideally with a complementary MBA or Doctorate.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $350,000 – $450,000 with additional bonus and equity. Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable laws. Additional compensation may include variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions. The range may be adjusted based on factors such as location, education, experience, qualifications, performance, market and business considerations, and internal pay equity.

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A‑F);
  Vacation 12–25 days, company holidays, personal days, sick leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in…