Industry Solutions Lead (HCLS) Associate Director
Location: NY/NJ/PA/CT/MA

About Us

Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH) is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, redefining customers’ business, operating, and technology models for the digital economy. With annual revenues of $19 billion and a market value of $41 billion, we help global corporations adapt to market disruptions and build stronger, more agile, and innovative businesses.
At Cognizant, we give organizations the insights to anticipate what customers want and act instantly to deliver on those demands so our clients can achieve the goal of every modern business: staying one step ahead of a constantly evolving world. In addition to honors such as being listed #185 on the 2021 Fortune 500, Cognizant was again named on Fortune’s List of the Global Most Admired Companies for 2022.

The Role

Cognizant is looking for a Strategic Partner Sales to support the Healthcare and Life Sciences (HCLS) Industry Cluster Leader in one of the following sub-industries - Payer, Provider or Life Sciences - to drive sales engagement with our top partners. This role is critical to Cognizant growth plans and reports to the HCLS Industry Cluster Leader.

Responsibilities

Drive sales with Cognizant’s strategic partners in the Healthcare and Life Sciences (HCLS) space
Strategically map our key relationships in HCLS and build strong connects and alignment between Cognizant HCLS commercial teams (BU Heads SBU Leaders CPs CRMs) GPE leaders and their counterparts at our top partners with initial focus on the Hyperscalers
Assist in monitoring HCLS industry trends and competitor activity to support in the development and adapt investment strategy business models & action plans to take advantage of market opportunities
Assist with building industry leading solutions with Hyperscalers

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in at least one functional area of HCLS (e.g. Payer, Provider or Life Sciences)
Experience with the Hyperscalers (MSFT, GCP, AWS) is a major plus
Consulting and/or Business development experience is a major plus
Strong communication interpersonal and relationship management skills
High achiever with a growth mindset

Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, based on applicable law.

Our Dedication to Diversity and Inclusion:

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.