Olivia has over twenty years’ experience working in the Life Sciences Manufacturing industry. Her career has spanned across many global roles including IT / OT, manufacturing execution systems and digital technology. As the Global MES & Digital Operations Platform Lead, Associate Director at Cognizant, Life Sciences Manufacturing Group, she is dedicated to delivering excellence and driving innovation for Life Sciences clients. Olivia's expertise in MES and digital technologies has led to successful deployments across various regions, including the US, Europe, and APAC. Her focus on building the required capabilities and consultancy initiatives, ensures that our clients receive the best possible service and improve their business operations.

In our industry, it’s all about the patient at the end of the day – knowing that what we do and the role we play in the overall process to improve patient health either on a small scale or large scale, is the greatest motivating factor and ultimate reward for me personally.

Cognizant empowers life sciences manufacturing with cutting-edge digital transformation solutions. Our IT-OT consultancy, system integration and site services excel in batch automation, data infrastructure and intelligence, manufacturing execution systems (MES), labs and digital technologies. By prioritizing speed to value, sustainable innovation and data-driven strategies, we deliver real-time insights for business transformation. We are an expert partner for digital transformation including MES implementations, helping guide clients from concept to production, deliver end-to-end lifecycle management and boost productivity through comprehensive MES support. Utilizing the latest innovations in MES & digital technologies, we design and support digitalization strategies that streamline life sciences manufacturing.