Managing Director, Life Sciences Industry Leader

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Location: Chicago, IL, US

Company: NTT DATA Services

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100% remote

NTT DATA is seeking a transformational leader to drive the next phase of growth for its North America Life Sciences business. Reporting directly to the Life Sciences Business Unit Leader, the Managing Director, Life Sciences Industry Leader will be responsible for defining and executing the strategy, growth agenda, and market leadership position for one of NTT DATA's most strategic industry segments.

This executive will lead efforts across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, contract research, contract manufacturing, Life Sciences data, and healthcare distribution organizations while helping clients navigate complex business and technology transformations.

The successful candidate will serve as NTT DATA's senior industry executive for Life Sciences, combining deep industry expertise, executive client relationships, business leadership, and growth execution capabilities. This individual will be responsible for expanding strategic client relationships, accelerating account growth, shaping market-facing solutions, and orchestrating NTT DATA's full portfolio of consulting, technology, AI, cloud, data, digital, and managed services capabilities to deliver measurable business outcomes.

This is not a traditional sales leadership or operational management role. We are seeking a business builder who can capitalize on existing market momentum, strengthen NTT DATA's position within strategic Life Sciences accounts, and help scale the business to its next phase of growth.

• Drive revenue growth, bookings, pipeline expansion, profitability, and market share across the Life Sciences portfolio.
• Develop and maintain a multi-year growth roadmap focused on strategic account expansion and long-term client value creation.
• Identify emerging industry trends, client priorities, and market opportunities to influence investment decisions and solution development.
• Support strategic account planning and executive-level opportunity pursuit efforts across key clients.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and senior business leaders across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and Life Sciences organizations.
• Build and strengthen executive relationships that drive transformational business opportunities and long-term partnerships.
• Expand NTT DATA's footprint within strategic accounts through consultative engagement and enterprise-wide solution positioning.
• Represent NTT DATA at executive forums, client events, industry conferences, analyst interactions, and partner engagements.
• Develop thought leadership perspectives on key industry challenges and opportunities, including AI, cloud, digital transformation, data modernization, clinical innovation, commercial excellence, manufacturing transformation, and supply chain optimization.

• Champion the adoption of NTT DATA's full portfolio, including Consulting, Data & AI, Cloud, Applications, Digital Engineering, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Managed Services, and BPO solutions.
• Partner with service line leaders, consulting executives, delivery teams, and account leaders to develop integrated, outcome-based solutions.
• Help clients transition from project-based engagements to strategic, enterprise-wide transformation programs.
• Support large deal pursuits, executive presentations, and strategic business development initiatives.
• Drive cross-selling and account expansion efforts across the Life Sciences portfolio.

• Operate as a senior business leader responsible for helping shape the future direction of the Life Sciences business.
• Foster collaboration across sales, consulting, delivery, alliance, and industry teams.
• Create alignment around growth objectives, client priorities, and execution strategies.
• Help build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, innovation, and client success.

• 15+ years of professional experience in Life Sciences, management consulting, technology services, or a related industry.
• 10+ years of leadership experience with responsibility for business growth, client relationships, account management, practice leadership, or business unit leadership.
• 5+ years of experience working with pharmaceutical,…