What are the responsibilities and job description for the salesforce solution architect position at Cognizant?
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:
- Collaborate with sales teams to identify client requirements and tailor Salesforce solutions for Lifesciences use cases.
- Design scalable and high-performance Salesforce architectures, including Health Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and integrations with third-party systems.
- Conduct client workshops and presentations, articulating the value of Salesforce solutions for commercial, clinical, and R&D operations.
- Develop prototypes, Proof of Concepts (PoCs), and demonstrations to showcase Salesforce capabilities in Lifesciences.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to create detailed proposals, Statements of Work (SOW), and solution roadmaps.
- Stay updated on Salesforce innovations, particularly in Lifesciences, to ensure solutions align with industry trends and best practices.
- Support sales cycles by addressing technical queries, RFPs, and RFIs.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 8 years in Salesforce with at least 3 years in a solution architecture or pre-sales role.
- Industry Expertise: Proven experience in the Lifesciences domain, including knowledge of regulatory compliance and industry challenges.
- Certifications: Salesforce Certified Solution Architect (mandatory); additional certifications like Salesforce Health Cloud Consultant or Salesforce Technical Architect are a plus.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Salesforce platform capabilities, integrations (APIs, ETL), and data modeling.
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with Salesforce Health Cloud and its application in patient management or HCP engagement.
- Familiarity with industry-specific CRM and ERP integrations.
- Ability to navigate complex sales cycles and work in cross-functional teams.
