Healthcare Payer and Life Science AI Architect

Req ID: 375005

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We are currently seeking a Healthcare Payer and Life Science AI Architect to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

AI Solution Architect for Healthcare Payer Segment

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned healthcare technology leader to drive our AI  Industry Solutions for the Healthcare Payer segment . You will define the solution vision, shape major transformation opportunities, and partner with C-suite leaders across the nation’s largest health systems. This is a high-impact role responsible for driving growth, developing differentiated offerings, and guiding strategic programs to build AI-native solutions across clinical, operational, and administrative domains.

Location: Remote role to be located in the US

If you are a proven AI leader with deep healthcare Payer expertise—and a passion for transforming care delivery through technology—this is an opportunity to shape the future of our business.  Work with our Payer AI leader and clients discussing current state while looking at future state and bring forth technology solution ideas using AI capabilities.

What You’ll Do

• Set the industry strategy for Healthcare Payer AI solutions and define a multi-year roadmap.
• Develop and enhance AI solution offerings in areas including:
• Digital front door & patient experience
• Clinical workflow optimization
• Cloud, cybersecurity, and infrastructure modernization
• Revenue cycle transformation
• Drive growth by leading solution development, supporting sales teams, and winning complex, multi-tower deals.
• Engage Provider C-suite leaders as a trusted advisor on major programs.
• Lead solution development for bids, ensuring offerings are differentiated, scalable, and executable.
• Collaborate across consulting, delivery, engineering, and product teams to bring integrated solutions to market.
• Strengthen alliances with key partners (Epic, Oracle Health, Microsoft, AWS, ServiceNow, cybersecurity vendors, Google, Leading AI players).
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of AI leaders.
• Develop sales collateral  for all solutions and services catering to healthcare payers .

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in designing and developing AI/ML solutions with at least 10 years of experience in healthcare Payer technology, consulting, or systems integration.
• Ability to communicate technology in business terms.
• Deep understanding of payer operations, AI, digital transformation, and payer ecosystems.

• Demonstrated success shaping and being part of a team winning large-scale transformation or managed services deals ($10M+).
• Strong executive presence with the ability to engage CEOs, CIOs, CMIOs, CFOs, and clinical leaders.
• Experience leading cross-functional global teams and driving innovation at scale.
• Experience participating in key industry events, be a moderator and speaker, as needed.
• Set Technical solution strategy aligned with an opportunity sales strategy.
• Provide feedback and new ideas about improvement in solution value proposition.
• Develop new AI solution approaches with respect to local market dynamics and competition.
• Be knowledgeable of Healthcare Payer industry trends and new developments.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in designing and developing AI/ML solutions
• 10 years of experience in healthcare Payer technology, consulting, or systems integration.
• 8+ years’ experience working with payer operations, AI, digital transformation, and payer ecosystems.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $119,578 - $221,625. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. 

This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

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