Healthcare Payer AI Decision Science Manager​/Senior Manager

About the Role

Accenture helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organizations across industries. The Healthcare Payer AI Decision Science Manager will work within the healthcare payer domain to design AI solutions that integrate with electronic medical records, clinical workflows, and interoperability standards. This role leads end‑to‑end data science projects, employs advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI technologies, and delivers solutions that align with Accenture’s commitment to 360° value for clients.

• Lead the delivery of Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics initiatives / programs for healthcare payer clients.
• Manage teams both onshore and offshore across Data Science & Machine Learning.
• Work forward‑deployed with payer clients, co‑creating solutions using our platforms and AI tooling to move from idea to working solution in days and weeks.
• Act as a bridge between business and technical domains for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage with business and analytics stakeholders to build and maintain relationships.
• Lead the sales process, originate, and lead sales solutioning for Data Science & Machine Learning related opportunities.
• Develop and customize Data Science / Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence / Analytics models and solutions for specific business problems within an industry or function.
• Help scope payer‑focused AI programs, identifying where AI can automate or augment clinical and administrative work across documentation, orders, and care coordination.
• Collaborate across Accenture’s network and partner with strategy, consulting, and tech teams in the sales and delivery processes.
• Develop Data Science/Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence talent within the organization.
• Identify AI use cases in an industry and/or function by understanding an organization’s goals, developing the business case, determining ROI, and creating the transformation roadmap.
• Contribute to the technical architecture of AI programs in payer environments, designing for payer data and compliance constraints, and help reimagine the future way of working for payer operations rather than simply automating today’s processes.
• Advise organization on adoption of responsible AI solutions and governance by training users on new processes, maintaining solutions, tracking results, and communicating the realized value.
• Travel up to 80%; travel as needed based on client expectations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, AI, or Advanced Analytics.

• 5+ years of experience building decision‑based frameworks and models to drive insights.
• 5+ years of high‑value consulting experience or equivalent internal consulting experience.
• 5+ years of experience leading work streams and meeting deadlines.
• 5+ years of large‑scale delivery experience with minimal help.
• Proven track record of delivering successful AI or data‑science projects and teams.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or SQL.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries such as Tensor Flow, PyTorch, scikit‑learn.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with AI‑Native and cloud platforms (OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark).
• Knowledge of agent‑based modeling, reinforcement learning, and autonomous systems is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience in sales and business development.
• Strong program management and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: ability to originate and shape new deals, lead in client conversations, and drive go‑to‑market activities.
• Fluent in English (both spoken and written).
• Excellent leadership and people skills: proven ability to build effective teams, foster a collaborative and inclusive environment, and build strong client relationships.
• Experience bringing innovative ideas to projects.
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