Healthcare Data, AI & Analytics Practice Sales Lead

Healthcare Data, AI & Analytics Practice Sales Lead

Job Summary

Cognizant is seeking a consultative problem-solver to drive our Service Line Sales within our Healthcare Solutions practice. This is a Healthcare Data, Analytics & AI Solutions Lead to drive growth across healthcare accounts by identifying, shaping, and closing complex Data, Analytics, AI, and Intelligent Automation opportunities. This role serves as a trusted advisor to client executives, helping organizations define business outcomes and execute technology-led transformation initiatives.

The qualified candidate must be located in one of the following locations: Dallas, TX., Chicago, IL., Minnesota, Connecticut, or New York.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

• Own the end-to-end sales lifecycle for Healthcare Data, Analytics, and AI opportunities.
• Identify, qualify, shape, and close complex transformation deals within assigned accounts and territory.
• Lead client workshops, executive discussions, demonstrations, and proof-of-concept engagements.
• Develop differentiated value propositions and respond to RFPs and strategic client opportunities.
• Partner with account teams to drive revenue growth, account penetration, and new business development.
• Travel as required to support client engagements, business development activities, and internal collaboration.

Client & Relationship Management

• Build trusted relationships with healthcare business and technology executives.
• Collaborate with Client Partners and account teams to develop and execute strategic account plans.
• Participate in executive business reviews and customer governance discussions.
• Leverage internal and external stakeholders to expand Cognizant's Healthcare Data, Analytics, and AI business.

Solution & Thought Leadership

• Translate business challenges into scalable Data, Analytics, AI, and Intelligent Automation solutions.
• Provide healthcare industry, data, analytics, and AI expertise throughout the sales cycle.
• Stay current on healthcare, data, analytics, and AI market trends and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to Cognizant thought leadership through industry events, publications, client forums, and solution innovation.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in healthcare data, analytics, AI, or related technology domains.
• 5+ years of experience in IT consulting, solution leadership, or client-facing advisory roles.
• 5+ years of experience leading complex solutioning and large sales pursuits.
• Demonstrated success selling and shaping complex technology transformation engagements.
• Strong healthcare domain knowledge and executive client engagement experience.
• Must be located in one of the following locations: Dallas, TX., Chicago, IL., Minnesota, Connecticut, or New York.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Healthcare Data, Analytics, AI, or Intelligent Automation sales leadership.
• Experience managing large, cross-functional pursuits involving global delivery teams.
• Strong understanding of cloud, data platforms, AI/GenAI, analytics, and digital transformation.
• Proven track record within large IT services, consulting, or digital transformation organizations.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The BASE SALARY for this position $150,000 - $175,000 + Annual Incentive.

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.