Senior Consulting Manager- Life Sciences - Commercial Service, Repair, Field Service

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice-we're a global community of 6,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we're looking for our next colleague who'll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

About the role

As a Senior Manager - Consulting (Life Sciences Commercial Service, Repair, Field Service SME), you will make an impact by serving as a subject matter expert and consulting leader for commercial transformation initiatives across Med Tech and Medical Device clients. You will be a valued member of the Life Sciences Commercial team and work collaboratively with managers, primary teams, and other stakeholders and clients.

In this role, you will:

* Lead Med Tech / Medical Device service, repair, and field service consulting engagements-shaping operating models, roadmaps, and execution plans and advising senior stakeholders.

* Serve as a subject matter expert for service lifecycle capabilities including install/commissioning, preventive maintenance, corrective repair, upgrades/retrofits, recalls, and end-of-life support across hospitals, health systems, and provider networks.

* Design and improve end-to-end service processes across case-to-resolution (intake/triage, dispatch/scheduling, on-site service execution, parts logistics/returns, service documentation, and closeout)-driving first-time fix, uptime, and customer experience.

* Define service strategy and performance levers such as coverage models (field/remote), territory and route design, workforce capacity planning, SLA/contract entitlement management, and technician productivity for Med Tech service organizations.

* Translate business requirements into functional solution designs for service platforms (e.g., Field Service Management, scheduling/dispatch, mobile technician enablement, service contracts/warranty, asset history, knowledge management, and service analytics), working closely with product owners, technical teams, and delivery leads.

* Support service supply chain and depot/repair execution models including spare parts planning, inventory optimization, RMA workflows, repair/return/refurbish processes, and vendor/third-party service partner governance in regulated environments.

* Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Quality/Regulatory, Engineering/R&D, Customer Support/Call Center, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal/Compliance, and IT) to align governance, KPIs, and operating cadence.

* Develop accelerators, frameworks, and reusable assets for Med Tech service and field service engagements; mentor consultants and managers on domain processes and consulting best practices.

Work model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you must have to be considered

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

* 14-18 years of experience in Med Tech / Medical Device service organizations, field service, repair/depot operations, and/or consulting roles focused on service strategy, service operations, and service transformation.

* Proven experience leading complex, multi-workstream programs (process, data, technology, change management) and senior client relationships.

* Strong functional expertise in Med Tech service domains such as dispatch and scheduling, technician productivity, field service mobility, parts logistics, service contract/entitlement management, warranty, and service quality metrics (e.g., uptime, first-time fix, MTTR).

* Demonstrated ability to translate service business needs into functional requirements and solution designs for field service and service lifecycle capabilities (e.g., FSM, asset/service history, mobile apps, knowledge management, service analytics), working effectively with product owners and delivery teams.

Nice-to-haves

* MBA or advanced degree.

* Experience with service business models such as warranty vs. post-warranty support, service contracts (time & materials, fixed-price, uptime/availability), subscriptions, and outcome-based services.

* Knowledge of Medical Device quality/regulatory considerations impacting service (e.g., complaint handling interfaces, UDI/traceability, service documentation controls, CAPA linkages, recall execution, cybersecurity/service bulletins).

* Familiarity with service parts and logistics…