Senior Director - Data & AI - Life Sciences - GTM
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About the Job You're Considering Capgemini's Insights & Data (I&D) practice is seeking a Life Sciences Data & AI Go-to-Market (GTM) Leader to drive growth, sales, and market expansion across the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, MedTech, and Healthcare sectors. This GTM leadership role is responsible for shaping and executing the Life Sciences Data & AI go-to-market strategy, developing industry-focused offerings, leading complex pursuits, building executive client relationships, and driving revenue growth. The role combines business development, offer strategy, partner ecosystem leadership, and thought leadership to position Capgemini as a trusted advisor in Data, Analytics, AI, and Generative AI transformation.
Your Role Define and execute the Life Sciences Data & AI growth strategy across R&D, Clinical, Commercial, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Quality functions. Develop and position differentiated offerings leveraging Data & AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI, Data Management, Cloud Modernization, and Advanced Analytics. Own the sales lifecycle, including pipeline generation, opportunity qualification, pursuit strategy, proposal development, executive presentations, and deal closure. Lead strategic pursuits and support RFP/RFI responses, client workshops, and business case development. Build trusted advisor relationships with executive stakeholders including Chief Data & Analytics Officers, Digital Transformation leaders, R&D IT leadership, and Commercial Analytics executives. Collaborate with account teams, delivery leadership, and Centers of Excellence to align solutions, talent, and delivery capabilities. Develop and manage strategic alliances with technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, Databricks, Snowflake, Veeva, and emerging GenAI ecosystem partners. Represent Capgemini at industry conferences, partner events, client forums, and thought leadership initiatives. Create industry points of view, whitepapers, and executive content showcasing Capgemini's Data & AI capabilities within Life Sciences. Mentor and enable client-facing teams on Life Sciences Data & AI trends, solutions, and market positioning.
Your Skills and Experience 15+ years of experience in consulting, technology sales, business development, solution sales, or go-to-market leadership. Significant experience within the Life Sciences industry, including Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, MedTech, or Healthcare. Proven success building pipeline and closing large-scale Data & AI, Analytics, Cloud, and AI transformation engagements, typically valued at $1M+. Strong understanding of Life Sciences business processes and regulatory frameworks, including GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, and data compliance considerations. Experience selling and positioning solutions across: Data & Analytics Cloud Data Platforms Data Governance & Master Data Management Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Generative AI & Large Language Models MLOps and Data Modernization Strong consultative selling, executive relationship management, negotiation, and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to work across sales, delivery, partner, and solution organizations in a matrixed global consulting environment. Experience developing strategic partnerships and co-sell motions with cloud hyperscalers and technology vendors. Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $200,000-$215,000 Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law. The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction. These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity. It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include: Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada) Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada) Life and disability insurance Employee assistance programs Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini's discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.
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