Senior Domain Solution Architect NCE - Pharma Drug Development (Senior Director/VP)

Role Purpose

Client facing role owning solution and transformation narrative across Pharma late stage R&D and Drug Development in Capgemini NCE SBU. The role focuses on shaping large-scale R&D and clinical transformation deals, enabling clients to accelerate innovation, reduce development timelines, and improve probability of success; in this bringing together the capabilities from across Capgemini business lines and leveraging latest technologies, incl. Agentic AI

Domain Scope

Translational Research

Clinical Development (Phases I–III)

Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biostatistics

R&D platforms, digital lab, AI/ML in R&D

Regulatory interactions impacting development

Key Responsibilities

Shape and co-own strategic pursuits with Sales and Account teams, acting as the lead domain solution authority

Define end-to-end target architectures combining business, technology, and operating model perspectives.

Lead client-facing visioning, roadmap, and solution-definition workshops with senior stakeholders.

Articulate clear value propositions and business cases linked to measurable outcomes.

Lead functional domain squad from different Capgemini business lines in domain scope in NCE LS Domain sales hub

Contribute to Capgemini’s domain-specific point of view, offers, and go-to-market messaging

Partner with global domain industry leads and delivery teams to create reusable solution assets and patterns.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in the Life Sciences industry and/or Life Sciences consulting with focus in domain scope

Proven track record in shaping and supporting large, complex, multi-year transformation deals

Strong Life Sciences domain credibility with senior business and IT stakeholders

Experience translating business strategy into compelling solution visions and architectures

Deep expertise in AI and Agentic AI application in domain scope

Ability to engage credibly at C-suite and senior executive level

Strong understanding of regulated environments and compliance expectations

Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to operate in ambiguous situations and shape solutions where no blueprint exists