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Provides executive leadership to Humana.
Role Summary: VP - Applied AI Solutions
Who We Are
Humana is a Fortune 40 healthcare leader dedicated to improving the health and well-being of seniors and lower-income Americans. Through innovative technology and data-driven solutions, Humana is transforming healthcare delivery to make high-quality care more accessible, affordable, and personalized. Humana’s technology organization plays a critical role in delivery, differentiation, and growth of Humana’s offerings to members, patients, and providers.
Role Overview
The Vice President of Applied AI Solutions will be responsible for leading the organization’s AI strategy, development, and deployment of AI solutions across various business units. This role requires a strong technical background in AI and machine learning, combined with the ability to drive innovation, collaboration, and strategic alignment with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive AI solutions strategy aligned with the company’s vision and business goals.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing AI solutions team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Oversee the design, development, and deployment of AI models and algorithms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Partner with enterprise A.I. program to identify opportunities for AI integration and engineer the scale required for adoption of AI solutions across the organization.
- Establish best practices for AI solutions, including data management, model training, validation, and deployment processes.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory considerations related to AI and machine learning.
- Drive research and development initiatives to explore new AI technologies and methodologies.
- Manage budgets and resources for AI solutions projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise A.I. program and resulting business objectives and priorities.
- Present AI initiatives, findings, and recommendations to executive leadership and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in AI solutions, machine learning, or data science, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering AI solutions in a corporate environment.
- Strong understanding of AI technologies, frameworks, and tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Experience in managing large-scale AI projects, including data acquisition, model development, and deployment.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
Use your skills to make an impact
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Application Deadline: 06-25-2026
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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Applied Scientist Job Market in North Carolina
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Who's Hiring
- Applied Industrial Technologies24

- Applied Research Associates1

- Daikin Applied1

- Daikin Applied Americas1

- General Motors (GM)1

Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing25
- Technology & Software23
- Automotive1
- Banking & Financial Services1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in applied scientist jobs across North Carolina.
- Master's or PhD in computer science, statistics, machine learning, or a related quantitative field
- Proficiency in Python and experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
- Hands-on experience designing and deploying machine learning models in production environments
- Strong foundation in statistical modeling, experimentation design, and A/B testing methodology
- Experience working with large-scale distributed data systems using tools like Spark or SQL
- Ability to communicate model design decisions and trade-offs clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Applied Scientist Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How many applied scientist jobs are there in North Carolina?
There are 30+ applied scientist openings in North Carolina on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Raleigh, Greensboro, and Asheville. New positions post regularly as employers across North Carolina hire.
How much do applied scientists make in North Carolina?
Applied scientists in North Carolina earn a median of about $119,090 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,970 for the lowest 10% to over $172,830 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which North Carolina cities have the most applied scientist jobs?
Raleigh, Greensboro, and Asheville have the most applied scientist openings in North Carolina right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire applied scientists in North Carolina?
Employers hiring applied scientists in North Carolina include Applied Industrial Technologies, Applied Research Associates, and Daikin Applied, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote applied scientist jobs in North Carolina?
Yes. About 7% of applied scientist openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in North Carolina metros.
How do I apply for applied scientist jobs in North Carolina?
You can apply to applied scientist jobs in North Carolina directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred North Carolina location, then apply to each one that fits.
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