Service Line Sales Specialist (HealthCare)

Service Line Sales Specialist (Healthcare)

Location Open to US

Level: Director

Travel Travel will vary depending on customer and prospect requirements

Cognizant's Intuitive Operations & Automation (IOA) business unit is one of Cognizant's highest growth businesses. To accelerate this growth even further, IOA is fast-growing into industries, service lines and markets globally. One of IOA's strategic growth markets is North America, and we are looking for a highly accomplished, successful Healthcare IOA service line specialist (SLS). The Healthcare SLS will be responsible for the growth and profitability of the vertical. Own an aggressive growth strategy by fast-growing market share and further penetrating existing client relationships with additional valued solutions. The applicant will have a visible presence within the Healthcare industry representing Cognizant and our service offerings across the Payor and Provider industry landscape.

Role Summary

The applicant will be hired as a SLS Healthcare within the NA Intuitive Operations and Automation practice.

Experience

Experience working for a leading BPS, Consulting, or relevant Healthcare organization (Payer / provider organizations) and in supporting Payviders and RCM services is needed.

Consistent record of growing a business successfully over the years through strong client relationships and a deep understanding of the Healthcare Industry.

Demonstrated ability of building sales and account management teams and supporting clients at all levels.

Deep understanding of Digital Operations/BPS and able to engage C-level executives in detailed BPO deal, solution, transition, and transformation shaping discussions and lead end to end of an entire lifecycle of a deal.

Deep Healthcare knowledge in Payer or Provider space and RCM services

Significant international experience required including being conversant in global service delivery models both shared services and BPS.

Well-developed "rolodex" as well as the tried ability to create strategic partnerships with large and sophisticated organizations.

Ability to operate in a fast-paced ambitious and highly matrixed organization.

Validated ability to guide, influence and develop a wide range of professionals.

Strong problem solving and analytical skills and the ability to "roll up your sleeves" and work with a client to create timely solutions and resolutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and improve the go-to-market plans, offerings, and value propositions.
• Drive sales, Pipeline and revenue generators
• Create strong relationships and collaboration with both the Delivery Leader in the Healthcare BPS as well as the larger Healthcare sector in general such that there is consistent value and expansion of offerings and growth across the whole of the practice.
• Build strong internal relationships with Cognizant's vertical BU Heads, offshore Delivery Heads, and other core leaders.

Other Skills and Experience

Bachelor's / Master's degree or equivalent experience in business management / administration; or health case discipline preferred.

Global Business Services Client-facing GBS project experience is helpful.

Technology Outsourcing - Background in technology outsourcing solutions is helpful.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

The annual salary for this position is between $190,000 - $210,000 depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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

Benefits

• 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

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.

We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

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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

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.

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

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• Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
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