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Senior Product Architect-Clinical Ontology & Data Mapping Specialist
Cognizant is seeking a Senior Product Architect-Clinical Ontology & Data Mapping Specialist to support the Matterhorn Ortho initiative. This role focuses on translating parameterized Orthopedic post-operative reports into the Apex ontology to enable standardized, ontology?driven reporting, while also evolving the Ortho ontology and Apex framework to support RX non?process compliance and future multi?specialty expansion.
Key Responsibilities
+ Understand Apex ontology
+ Translate parameterized Orthopedic post-operative outputs (in JSON format) into Apex ontology?compliant structures for standardized reporting.
+ Define and document JSON?to?ontology mappings with semantic integrity and traceability.
+ Review and refine the Matterhorn Ortho ontology graph to ensure RXNorm compliance.
+ Partner with Apex ontology experts to recommend framework changes enabling multi?specialty scalability.
+ Collaborate with clinical, data science, and engineering teams to validate ontology and reporting outputs.
Required Qualifications
+ Strong working knowledge of orthopedics (clinical procedures, terminology, workflows).
+ Hands?on experience with ontologies, knowledge graphs, or semantic data models.
+ Understanding of Standardization frameworks like RXNorms, SNOMED
+ Understanding of Insurance coding standards like CPT, ICD
+ Proven ability to analyze and transform complex data structures
+ Advanced proficiency working with complex Excel files.
+ Strong analytical skills and ability to reason about ontological design implications.
+ Excellent communication skills across clinical and technical stakeholders.
Preferred Experience
+ Experience with healthcare documentation, clinical reporting, or EHR?adjacent platforms.
+ Experience with Standardization frameworks like RXNorms, SNOMED
+ Exposure to Insurance coding standards like CPT, ICD
+ Exposure to multi?specialty clinical systems or frameworks.
+ Familiarity with ontology?driven analytics or reporting pipelines.
Engagement Details
- Location: Remote (with periodic collaboration sessions as needed)
**Work model**
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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.
**Work Authorization:**
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in United States without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
**Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.**
**Salary and Other Compensation:**
Applications will be accepted until Apr 1 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $ 100,000 K -$ 155,000K 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.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
+ Understand Apex ontology
+ Translate parameterized Orthopedic post-operative outputs (in JSON format) into Apex ontology?compliant structures for standardized reporting.
+ Define and document JSON?to?ontology mappings with semantic integrity and traceability.
+ Review and refine the Matterhorn Ortho ontology graph to ensure RXNorm compliance.
+ Partner with Apex ontology experts to recommend framework changes enabling multi?specialty scalability.
+ Collaborate with clinical, data science, and engineering teams to validate ontology and reporting outputs.
Required Qualifications
+ Strong working knowledge of orthopedics (clinical procedures, terminology, workflows).
+ Hands?on experience with ontologies, knowledge graphs, or semantic data models.
+ Understanding of Standardization frameworks like RXNorms, SNOMED
+ Understanding of Insurance coding standards like CPT, ICD
+ Proven ability to analyze and transform complex data structures
+ Advanced proficiency working with complex Excel files.
+ Strong analytical skills and ability to reason about ontological design implications.
+ Excellent communication skills across clinical and technical stakeholders.
Preferred Experience
+ Experience with healthcare documentation, clinical reporting, or EHR?adjacent platforms.
+ Experience with Standardization frameworks like RXNorms, SNOMED
+ Exposure to Insurance coding standards like CPT, ICD
+ Exposure to multi?specialty clinical systems or frameworks.
+ Familiarity with ontology?driven analytics or reporting pipelines.
Engagement Details
- Location: Remote (with periodic collaboration sessions as needed)
**Work model**
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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.
**Work Authorization:**
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in United States without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
**Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.**
**Salary and Other Compensation:**
Applications will be accepted until Apr 1 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $ 100,000 K -$ 155,000K 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.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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