LS/Consultant - Junior Project Manager, Life Sciences, Infosys Consulting

Job details

Work Location

Bridgewater, NJ, New York, NY

State / Region / Province

New Jersey, New York

Country

USA

Salary min

89000

Salary max

119000

Skills

Process|Consulting processes|Technology Consulting process

Domain

Consulting

Interest Group

Infosys Limited

Company

ITL USA

Requisition ID

138478BR

Job description

Consultant - Junior Project Manager, Life Sciences, Infosys Consulting
The Role - What You'll Do
You will be part of a dynamic, cross-functional global team delivering strategic consulting engagements for leading Life Sciences organizations. We are seeking junior Project Managers at Consultant level to support large scale IT and business transformation programs within the Life Sciences domain. The role requires professionals with a solid understanding of IT project management processes, strong communication skills and the ability to engage directly with clients. Selected candidates will be trained further on domain specific requirements
You will manage project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and cross-team collaboration while applying industry best practices and agile methodologies. You will be responsible for ensuring successful outcomes across digital transformation, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
Here are some engagements our Life Sciences consultants are working on:

• Leading digital transformation programs for global pharmaceutical firms to modernize clinical trial operations and improve patient engagement.
• Implementing regulatory information management systems to streamline compliance and submission processes.
• Driving commercial analytics initiatives to optimize product launch strategies and market access.
• Managing enterprise-wide data governance programs to ensure data integrity across R&D and regulatory functions.
• Coordinating cross-border teams to deploy AI/ML solutions for drug discovery and pharmacovigilance.
• Supporting change management and training programs for global rollouts of life sciences platforms (e.g., Veeva, Medidata, Oracle Health Sciences).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closure)
• Support program governance, status reporting, risk/ issue tracking, and stakeholder communication
• Collaborate with client stakeholders, internal teams, and third-party vendors to ensure alignment and timely execution.
• Facilitate workshops, status meetings, and steering committee updates with senior stakeholders.
• Manage project documentation, dashboards, and reporting (excel/ PowerPoint)
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies, ensuring compliance with industry regulations (e.g., GxP, FDA, EMA).
• Support business development efforts including proposal creation, client presentations, and solution design.
• Contribute to internal initiatives such as knowledge management, capability building, and thought leadership.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in project management within the life sciences industry or consulting.
• Experience to lead IT projects as project manager in multiple delivery methodologies (e.g. waterfall, agile).

• Location: Dallas, NY, NJ
• Hands-on experience with project management tools (MS project or equivalent)
• Strong excel and PowerPoint skills for reporting and presentations
• Proven track record of delivering complex programs in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device sectors.
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• PMP, or Agile certification is a plus.
• Candidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Familiarity with clinical trial operations, regulatory submissions, pharmacovigilance, or commercial analytics.
• Ability to work across global teams and manage stakeholders in multiple time zones.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in data-driven decision-making.
• Passion for innovation in life sciences and a commitment to improving patient outcomes.

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Infosys employee you are also eligible for the following benefits:-

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness , Hospital Indemnity, Legal)
• 401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

About Us
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.

EEO
Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

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