Product Consultant -IQVIA LAAD

About Us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, redefining clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our outstanding industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
Cognizant is looking for a "Product Consultant "for developing customized product for our clients. The role is expected 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/best practices to enhance our current services and technologies.
Job Summary: As an Engagement Manager-Analytics, you will play a pivotal role in driving reporting and analytics initiatives for LS commercial, Market Access, and Patient data. Knowledge of pharma domain, Commercial Pharmaceutical data sets (IQVIA LAAD, IQVIA Plan Trak, MMIT, DDD etc.) and additionally Value & access / managed markets experience is required. Close to 8-12 years of Pharma domain experience is required.
Work Authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Education Details: BS or Equivalent

Must Have: MS SQL, Tableau, Databricks

Job Location: Primary - Thousand Oaks - CA USA, CLT (Hybrid)

Roles & Responsibilities:
* Serve as the primary business contact for client team for multiple workstreams. Fully embedded within client team and ensure smooth information flow to offshore team.
* In depth knowledge of client business and processes, work as a conduit for knowledge transfer within client
* Facilitate workshops and presentations to communicate analytical findings and recommendations to senior management.
* Continuously bring ideas and ideate with customer team on recent analytical updates in LS industry in similar domain.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand their analytical needs and provide tailored solutions.
* Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of analytics initiatives and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
* Ensure compliance with data governance and security policies to protect sensitive information.
* Identify gaps in current processes and recommend best practices based on industry standards
* Deep understanding of brand reporting and analytics, with a track record of delivering impactful insights, excellent communication, and presentation skills to effectively convey analytical findings to stakeholders and show strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
* Responsible for liaising with the offshore team and onsite project manager and delivering as per SLA terms
* Understand requirement and deliver the same to the offshore team
* Work (hands-on) on high priority delivery with short turn around demand during onshore business hours
* Lead the development and implementation of reporting and analytics strategies to support business objectives.
* Oversee the creation and maintenance of dashboards and reports using Tableau to provide actionable insights.
* Provide expert guidance on database management and SQL queries to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into analytical solutions.
* Drive the analysis of brand performance metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
* Ensure the timely delivery of high-quality analytical reports to stakeholders.
* Train and mentor junior team members on best practices in data analysis and reporting.

Applications will be accepted until February 28th ,2025
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $66,896k- $153,000K 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