Solution Architect AI & ML for Life Sciences

NTT DATA, Inc.; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA Services in Plano, Texas seeks a Solution Architect AI & ML for Life Sciences to define the vision, shape major transformation programs, and lead AI-native offerings across payer domains. You will partner with C-suite leaders nationwide and guide multi-tower deals to scale innovative healthcare solutions.

The role demands deep Life Sciences expertise, a track record of large-scale transformations, and strong leadership to build teams and trusted advisory relationships with senior

Qualifications

• 15+ years designing AI/ML in healthcare payer tech.
• 10+ years in healthcare payer consulting or systems integration.
• Strong executive presence with C-suite engagement.
• Proven success shaping large-scale transformation deals.

Responsibilities

• Set industry strategy for Life Sciences AI solutions and multi-year roadmap.
• Develop and enhance AI offerings across payer domains.
• Drive growth by leading solution development and multi-tower deals.
• Engage C-suite leaders as trusted advisor.
• Lead bids and ensure differentiated, scalable offerings.
• Collaborate with consulting, delivery, engineering, and product teams.
• Strengthen alliances with Epic, Oracle Health, Microsoft, AWS, ServiceNow, Google.
• Build and mentor a high-performing AI leadership team.
• Develop sales collateral for healthcare payer solutions.

Skills

AI/ML solutions

Healthcare payer

Executive engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Global teams

Industry strategy

Solution development

Sales enablement

Tools

Epic

Oracle Health

Microsoft Azure

AWS

ServiceNow

Google

Job description

Solution Architect AI & ML for Life Sciences

Date: Sep 10, 2026

Company: NTT DATA Services

We are currently seeking a Solution Architect AI & ML for Life Sciences to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

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

If you are a proven AI leader with deep Life Sciences expertise—and a passion for transformation through technology—this is an opportunity to shape the future of our business.

What You’ll Do

• Set the industry strategy for Life Sciencs AI solutions and define a multi-year roadmap.
• Develop and enhance AI solution offerings in areas including:
• Risk and compliance
• Cloud, cybersecurity, and infrastructure modernization
• Claims processing 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

• 15+ 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.
• Deep understanding of payer operations, AI, digital transformation, and payer ecosystems.
• Demonstrated success shaping and 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.
• Participate in key industry events, be a moderator and speaker, as needed

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.

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.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us .

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