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Life sciences Commercial Domain Lead

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About Us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers’ modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com
The role is encouraged to drive technology discussions and analyze the current landscape for gaps in addressing business needs.
Cognizant needs a motivated individual to challenge the status quo and provide thought leadership/standard methodologies to improve our current services and technologies.

Role: We are seeking a highly qualified and strategic Life sciences Commercial Domain Subject Matter expert.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced and Life sciences Commercial Domain Subject Matter expert. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of life sciences commercial functions, particularly in sales and marketing, and will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to optimize targeting, field enablement, alignments, CRM, and sub-national analytics. This role requires strong expertise in commercial data and analytics, as well as the ability to provide high-level advisory and communication to clients.
Must have at least 8- 10 years in Life sciences Commercial data domain.

Key Responsibilities and Skills:
• Develop and implement strategies for managing and leveraging commercial data within the life sciences domain.
• Ensure alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Data Quality and Governance:
• Advanced Data Analytics: Perform advanced data analytics to generate actionable insights and Utilize data visualization tools to present findings to stakeholders.
• Targeting: Providing the sales force with the tools, resources, and training they need to be successful.
• Alignments: Designing and managing sales territories and organizational structures to ensure efficient coverage and efficiency. This includes territory planning, prioritization, and performance management. Field force alignment.
• CRM (Customer Relationship Management): Expertise in applying CRM systems to handle customer interactions, supervise activities, and generate insights. This includes understanding CRM functionalities, data management, and reporting.
• Sub-national Analytics: Analyzing data at a granular level (e.g., regional, local) This includes utilizing data visualization tools and statistical methods to extract actionable insights.

Qualifications
• Must have at least 8-10 years in Life sciences Commercial domain expertise including experience with Pharma Data, Data and analytics platforms including tools
• Data sources experience: IQVIA, Symphony Health, IMS, SAP, Compass, Veeva, Model N. Atlas, Customer/Product MDM, field force alignment. Incentive compensation
• Data Management and Analytics Tools: Databricks, Tableau, Informatica, Alteryx, Cognos, R, Python
• Proficient with Targeting, Field enablement, Salesforce alignment, CRM, and analytics

Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until March 26, 2025
The annual salary for this position is between $88,690 to $179,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
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, subject to applicable law.

What we offer

  • The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
  • Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
  • The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
  • A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
  • Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
  • True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.  

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. 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 characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.

While our system allows application in all languages, job required language(s) and proficiency level(s) vary. However, basic English proficiency is required for Company-wide communications purposes.

About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

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