About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?
About the role
As a Health & Clinical Consultant (Consulting Principal), you will make an impact by leading strategic engagements and shaping digital health solutions that improve clinical outcomes and patient experiences. You will be a valued member of our Public Sector & Health Consulting team, working collaboratively with senior stakeholders, delivery teams, and clients across the public and private healthcare sectors.
In this role, you will:
- Lead and deliver high-impact consulting engagements across hospitals, government health departments, and private health providers.
- Apply clinical expertise to inform solution design, product development, and transformation initiatives.
- Drive product strategy and lifecycle management for digital health solutions, ensuring alignment with clinical workflows and regulatory frameworks.
- Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, acting as a Clinical Lead and strategic advisor.
- Mentor and guide junior consultants, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you must have to be considered
- Clinical background (e.g., medicine, nursing, allied health) with experience in clinical practice or clinical operations.
- Proven experience in health product management, including strategy, design, and delivery of digital health solutions.
- Strong consulting experience, ideally within a top-tier consulting firm or health-focused consultancy.
- Deep understanding of the Australian healthcare ecosystem, including public and private health systems, funding models, and regulatory frameworks.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
These will help you succeed
- Postgraduate qualifications in health administration, public health, business, or related fields.
- Experience working with government health departments or large health service providers.
- Familiarity with emerging health technologies (e.g., AI in healthcare, digital therapeutics, virtual care).
We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation 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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
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.
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