Health & Clinical Consultant

About Cognizant Consulting

Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?

About the role

As a Health & Clinical Consultant (Consulting Principal), you will make an impact by leading strategic engagements and shaping digital health solutions that improve clinical outcomes and patient experiences. You will be a valued member of our Public Sector & Health Consulting team, working collaboratively with senior stakeholders, delivery teams, and clients across the public and private healthcare sectors.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and deliver high-impact consulting engagements across hospitals, government health departments, and private health providers.

• Apply clinical expertise to inform solution design, product development, and transformation initiatives.

• Drive product strategy and lifecycle management for digital health solutions, ensuring alignment with clinical workflows and regulatory frameworks.

• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, acting as a strategic advisor.

• Mentor and guide junior consultants, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.

Work model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Sydney or Melbourne. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you must have to be considered

• Clinical background (e.g., medicine, nursing, allied health) with experience in clinical practice or clinical operations.

• Proven experience in health product management, including strategy, design, and delivery of digital health solutions.

• Strong consulting experience, ideally within a top-tier consulting firm or health-focused consultancy.

• Deep understanding of the Australian healthcare ecosystem, including public and private health systems, funding models, and regulatory frameworks.

• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.

These will help you succeed

• Postgraduate qualifications in health administration, public health, business, or related fields.

• Experience working with government health departments or large health service providers.

• Familiarity with emerging health technologies (e.g., AI in healthcare, digital therapeutics, virtual care).

We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.