Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced Cognos Senior Architect to lead the design, deployment, optimization, and modernization of IBM Cognos BI solutions. The role involves defining BI architecture, managing end-to-end deployments, driving platform upgrades, and leading Cognos-to-Power BI migration initiatives. The ideal candidate should have experience supporting Model N Flex applications and developing reporting and analytics solutions for Commercial Contracting and Government Pricing functions within the pharmaceutical industry.

Job Type : Full time

Location : Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Key Responsibilities :

- Define and implement Cognos BI architecture, standards, and best practices.

- Design and optimize Framework Manager models, Transformer Cubes, reports, dashboards, schedules, bursting, and event-driven reporting.

- Lead Cognos platform administration, upgrades, security, and performance tuning.

- Manage end-to-end deployment and release activities across Development, QA, UAT, and Production environments.

- Drive Cognos modernization and Cognos-to-Power BI migration initiatives.

- Develop and support Model N Flex Reporting & Analytics solutions using IBM Cognos.

- Design and maintain reports and dashboards for Commercial Contracting, Chargebacks, Rebates, Membership, Sales Analytics, and Government Pricing business processes.

- Develop reporting solutions for AMP, Best Price, Medicaid, Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), 340B, and other Government Pricing programs.

- Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to deliver scalable reporting solutions.

- Provide technical leadership, governance, and mentoring to development teams.

Required Skills :

- Strong expertise in IBM Cognos Analytics, Framework Manager, Reporting, Administration, Scheduling, and Bursting.

- Hands-on experience in Cognos content deployment, migration, release management, and production support.

- Strong SQL, Data Warehousing, ETL, and Dimensional Modeling skills.

- Experience in Cognos performance tuning, security, and platform optimization.

- Hands-on experience with Model N Flex Applications and Cognos-based reporting solutions.

- Strong understanding of Commercial Contract Management, Chargebacks, Rebates, Membership, Sales Operations, and Government Pricing reporting processes.

- Experience developing complex reports and analytics for AMP, Best Price, Medicaid, FSS, and other Managed Markets reporting requirements.

- Exposure to Cognos-to-Power BI migration projects preferred.

- Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Preferred Industry Experience :

- Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences domain experience.

- Experience supporting Managed Markets, Commercial Operations, and Government Pricing Analytics using Model N Flex and Cognos Reporting.

- Experience working with cross-functional teams including Government Pricing, Contracting, Revenue Management, and Commercial Analytics stakeholders.