Director, Applied AI Transformation - Healthcare

We're looking for a Director, Applied AI Transformation – Healthcare to join our team across multiple locations in a hybrid or remote working mode. In this role, you will lead enterprise-scale agentic transformation for global healthcare organizations, acting as a strategic advisor to C-suite executives and driving adoption of applied AI systems that deliver measurable business impact while ensuring compliance with clinical governance and privacy standards.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute applied AI and agentic transformation strategies for healthcare clients
• Serve as a strategic advisor to C-suite executives on AI adoption and digital innovation
• Lead presales activities including opportunity shaping and business case development
• Facilitate workshops to translate healthcare challenges into actionable AI use cases
• Drive enterprise AI adoption by identifying high-value opportunities and leading change management
• Lead cross-functional teams to design and deploy agentic and multi-agent solutions at scale
• Maintain hands-on expertise in large language models, multi-agent orchestration and leading AI platforms
• Ensure compliance, scalability and security for enterprise AI deployments in regulated healthcare environments
• Mentor client and EPAM teams to build AI capabilities and workforce transformation skills
• Monitor trends and evangelize best practices to position EPAM as a thought leader in applied AI for healthcare

Requirements

• 10+ years in healthcare with experience leading business transformation or technology-driven innovation
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, patient privacy, interoperability and payer-provider models
• Proven experience advising senior executives on AI adoption and driving organizational change
• Applied expertise with AI including large language models, multi-agent systems and RAG frameworks
• Familiarity with leading AI labs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft AI) and major hyperscaler platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Ability to build business cases and originate AI-led transformation programs through presales activities
• Track record of leading global cross-functional teams in complex, highly regulated environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Business; MBA preferred
• Ability to travel as required

We offer

• 26 paid holiday days
• Pension plan scheme
• Disability insurance (WGA Shortfall insurance)
• Long-term disability insurance (WIA Top up insurance)
• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Commuting to work - costs reimbursement
• Laptop + corporate simcard + corporate mobile device (subject to certain eligibility requirements)
• Bike lease
• Employee Assistance Program
• Corporate Programs including Employee Referral Program with rewards
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses