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Cognizant

SALESFORCE SOLUTION ARCHITECT – LIFE SCIENCES

Cognizant, San Francisco, CA, United States

Salesforce Solution Architect – Life Sciences

We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Solution Architect to join our pre-sales team, focusing on the Lifesciences industry. The ideal candidate will leverage their deep Salesforce expertise and domain knowledge to design and present innovative solutions that address client needs in pharmaceuticals, biotech, and healthcare sectors.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Collaborate with sales teams to identify client requirements and tailor Salesforce solutions for Lifesciences use cases.
  2. Design scalable and high-performance Salesforce architectures, including Health Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and integrations with third-party systems.
  3. Conduct client workshops and presentations, articulating the value of Salesforce solutions for commercial, clinical, and R&D operations.
  4. Develop prototypes, Proof of Concepts (PoCs), and demonstrations to showcase Salesforce capabilities in Lifesciences.
  5. Partner with internal stakeholders to create detailed proposals, Statements of Work (SOW), and solution roadmaps.
  6. Stay updated on Salesforce innovations, particularly in Lifesciences, to ensure solutions align with industry trends and best practices.
  7. Support sales cycles by addressing technical queries, RFPs, and RFIs.

Qualifications

  1. Experience: 8+ years in Salesforce with at least 3 years in a solution architecture or pre-sales role.
  2. Industry Expertise: Proven experience in the Lifesciences domain, including knowledge of regulatory compliance and industry challenges.
  3. Certifications: Salesforce Certified Solution Architect (mandatory); additional certifications like Salesforce Health Cloud Consultant or Salesforce Technical Architect are a plus.
  4. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Salesforce platform capabilities, integrations (APIs, ETL), and data modeling.
  5. Soft Skills: Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Skills

  1. Experience with Salesforce Health Cloud and its application in patient management or HCP engagement.
  2. Familiarity with industry-specific CRM and ERP integrations.
  3. Ability to navigate complex sales cycles and work in cross-functional teams.

What you can expect

  1. Join a growing team in a large organization with local empowerment where you can make a difference.
  2. A healthy work-life balance with flexible working conditions and the possibility to work from home.

Applications are accepted until 01/07/2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $180,000 – 195,000, depending on the 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.

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