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Consulting Principal- Healthcare Consulting

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Cognizant

Chennai Full-Time 4–8 yrs exp Posted 6 hours ago · Apply by Sep 14, 2026

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
Work with client engagement teams executing digital business transformation projects and independently lead workstreams to help develop and execute strategies for the client’s business
Exhibit Strong industry/ functional expertise with understanding of business models, value chain disrupters & value drivers across industry sectors and functions
Evangelize business applications of next-gen technology like GenAI, AI/ ML, Advanced Analytics, Automation & Cloud for a function/ process/ industry domain to drive incremental revenue, cost savings and organization effectiveness
Work closely with service line leads including market, delivery and strategy heads
Lead business and practice development efforts (e.g., proposals, thought leadership, case studies, work plans and internal team metric trackers)
Appreciation and passion for design-thinking, critical problem solving and a curiosity for understanding the latest inbusiness + technology
Marry quantitative and qualitative analysis into meaningful storyboards and insights
Coach and motivate team members to support an atmosphere of growth, trust, diverse perspectives, creativity, and innovation
Create strategies and growth plans for the practice and oversee recruitment to drive the same
Mandatory Capabilities/Skills /Years of Experience
Expertise in 1 or more areas of the healthcare value chain having executed consulting and / IT engagements
MBA or equivalent post-graduate degree from a Tier-1 business school (preferred not mandatory) with 15+ years of work experience
Past experience in management/ strategy consulting domain with experience in digital transformation, digital strategy, business value acceleration leveraging next-gen technologies, enterprise-level growth and cost transformation
Proven ability to manage internal and external stakeholders including clients at CXO level
Structured verbal and written communication skills, strong facilitation and presentation skills and ability to responds and act quickly on initiatives or leaderships requests
Growth mindset; think innovatively to increase consulting footprint in NA and GGM markets
Commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
Has contributed to thought leadership through whitepapers, POV etc.
Developed GTM service offering in areas of expertise
Lead large teams and invested in building careers for the team members
Preferred Capabilities/Skills/Years of Experience