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Director, Data & AI

Job Overview

Location

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Job Type

Full-time

Category

Data Science

Date Posted

February 27, 2026

Full Job Description

đź“‹ Description

  • • Lead and cultivate world-class analytics, data science, and machine learning teams, empowering them to unlock critical clinical insights and drive the development of precision AI solutions that will revolutionize healthcare.
  • • Partner strategically with product management, design, and software engineering leaders to spearhead the research, development, and seamless deployment of innovative, data-centric solutions that address complex healthcare challenges.
  • • As a pivotal member of the leadership team, collaborate closely with global business stakeholders and AI partners to co-create transformative solutions and ensure the meticulous execution of high-impact initiatives.
  • • Apply deep expertise in advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to deliver cutting-edge products that fundamentally reshape the healthcare landscape, improving both patient care and operational efficiency.
  • • Foster a vibrant culture of continuous innovation, champion Cohere’s core values and leadership principles, and provide expert guidance to a diverse team of engineers, analysts, and scientists.
  • • Empower your team to effectively leverage complex healthcare data and sophisticated methodologies within a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment, enabling them to answer critical business and clinical questions with precision and speed.
  • • Drive the integration of modern analytic tools, advanced methodologies, and state-of-the-art AI technologies to tackle challenging and open-ended business requests, shaping the future of data-driven analytics products at Cohere Health.
  • • Take full ownership of recruiting, building, and nurturing high-caliber machine learning, data science, and business intelligence development teams, ensuring the highest standards of talent and performance.
  • • Provide inspirational leadership and effective management for your engineering teams, encompassing strategic recruitment, dedicated mentorship, and fair performance evaluation to foster professional growth and team cohesion.
  • • Cultivate a deeply collaborative and innovative culture, not only within your immediate team but also extending across the entire organization, encouraging cross-functional synergy and shared success.
  • • Develop and meticulously implement strategic plans for the Data & AI department, ensuring complete alignment with the overarching goals and strategic vision of Cohere Health.
  • • Assume ultimate ownership and accountability for key quality and delivery metrics of all Data & AI solutions, including critical indicators such as time-to-value, model accuracy, and overall solution efficacy.
  • • Collaborate seamlessly with Cohere Health’s US-based Data & AI team to guarantee a consistent technical strategy, aligned roadmaps, and the adoption of value-centric delivery approaches across all projects.
  • • Engage actively with cross-functional product, clinical, and engineering partners to deeply understand their unique needs, proactively recommend optimal solution approaches, and collaboratively develop robust execution strategies.
  • • Oversee the entire lifecycle of analytic and AI solution development, from initial design and rigorous development through to successful deployment and ongoing optimization.
  • • Proactively identify and champion opportunities for technological advancements, the adoption of applicable technical patterns, and the cultivation of a culture of continuous innovation within the data and AI space.
  • • Direct and manage an innovation pipeline, guiding promising ideas from initial experimentation and proof-of-concept through to full-scale development and eventual maturation into production-ready solutions.
  • • Provide essential technical guidance, manage project timelines with precision, and ensure the highest standards of quality, scalability, and reliability for all deliverables.
  • • Champion and embed a data-driven decision-making culture throughout the organization, while simultaneously prioritizing and promoting the principles of responsible AI development and deployment.

🎯 Requirements

  • • 8+ years of management experience in hiring, developing, and leading data-centric development teams.
  • • 12+ years of hands-on experience in data science and machine learning, with a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions.
  • • Advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) in a highly quantitative field such as Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or Machine Learning.
  • • Demonstrated success in growing and managing geographically distributed teams, fostering effective multi-functional collaborations, and navigating complex organizational structures.
  • • Proven ability to translate complex business problems into end-to-end data analytics products that deliver quantifiable business impact and strategic value.
  • • Experience in maturing machine learning prototypes into scalable, production-ready software solutions, demonstrating a strong understanding of MLOps and deployment best practices.
  • • Familiarity with US managed care design and operations, providing context for healthcare data and business challenges.

🏖️ Benefits

  • • Opportunity to lead and shape the future of data and AI in a rapidly growing healthcare technology company.
  • • Competitive salary and equity package, reflecting the strategic importance of this role.
  • • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance to support your well-being.
  • • Generous paid time off (PTO) and holidays, encouraging work-life balance.
  • • Professional development opportunities, including training, conferences, and continuous learning initiatives.
  • • Collaborative and innovative work environment with a talented and passionate team.

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About Cohere Health, Inc.

Cohere Health provides cloud-based software that automates prior authorization and care management workflows for health plans and providers. Its platform integrates clinical guidelines, payer rules, and EHR data to streamline approval processes, reduce administrative burden, and improve patient access to medically necessary care while lowering costs across the healthcare continuum.

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