Artificial Intelligence Innovation Development Program (AIIDP) Start Date July 12, 2027

AI Innovation Development Program (AIIDP) Full-Time Associate

At The Cigna Group data analytics and AI shape decisions that improve health outcomes make care more affordable and help build a healthcare system that works better for everyone.

The AI Innovation Development Program is a program designed to develop earlycareer talent into AI product builders who can take ideas from concept to working solutions not just analyze them.

Associates in this program move through three 12-month rotations within the AI Innovation Office a small high-impact team operating in a fast-moving R&D-style environment to design prototype and deliver AI-powered solutions in real healthcare settings.

This is a build-first experience for individuals who enjoy creating testing and iterating often with incomplete information. It is best suited for those who want to actively build AI solutions not just support or observe development efforts.

The Program

• This is a multi-year development program built around structured rotations. All program opportunities take place within the AI Innovation Office providing a deeply immersive experience within a single high-impact environment.
• Over the course of the program you will:
• Experience roles within the AI Innovation Office gaining experience across the full lifecycle of AI product development - from idea to prototype to real-world use
• Work in a fast-moving environment where you help identify high-value problems rapidly test ideas and iterate based on feedback
• Contribute across both technical and product dimensions including problem framing prototyping and solution refinement
• Build capability through hands-on experience mentorship and real-world problem solving
• Partner with mentors coaches and program leaders who support your growth and development
• This is a build-first experience for individuals who enjoy creating testing and iterating. It is best suited candidates who are energized by creating innovative solutions working directly with stakeholders and seeing their ideas move from concept to production while shaping the future of AI-enabled products
• This program prepares you for a unique role at the intersection of Product development Generative AI AI engineering Data Science and Data Analytics. As an AI Product Builder you will work in a forward-deployed model partnering closely with business leaders and domain experts to identify opportunities prototype solutions and translate emerging AI capabilities into measurable business outcomes. Associates gain hands-on experience designing building testing and refining AI-powered products that address real-world healthcare and business challenges

What You Will Do

• Build AI-powered solutions by applying analytics data science and machine learning techniques to real healthcare and business problems
• Own pieces of the product development lifecycle - from problem framing to prototype to iteration based on user and stakeholder feedback
• Translate ideas into working solutions by collaborating with cross-functional partners to turn concepts into tools that can be tested and used
• Use AI tools to accelerate prototyping coding and experimentation while building strong technical instincts
• Operate in environments where problems are not fully defined requiring you to test ideas learn quickly and adapt in real time
• Develop solutions with real-world impact by working with healthcare data under appropriate governance and understanding how your work affects customers and patients

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Computer Engineering Artificial Intelligence Information Systems Data Science or a related technical field. Equivalent quantitative degrees with relevant software development experience will also be considered.
• Experience working with data and/or programming through coursework projects internships or extracurricular activities
• Familiarity with Python SQL or similar tools for working with data or building applications
• Exposure to analytics machine learning or AI concepts through coursework or projects
• Demonstrated track record using AI-assisted builder tools(e.g. Cursor Claude GitHub Copilot Lovable) to accelerate rapid prototyping and 01 product development with examples from academic professional and/or personal projects; can explain where AI helped where you chose not to use it and how you validated outputs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity with a willingness to work in fast-moving or ambiguous environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical partners
• Demonstrated initiative ownership and interest in building solutions that have real-world impact

Additional Information

Locations: This position is based in Raleigh NC. The role requires a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of three days per week working onsite (Tuesday Wednesday and one additional day of the employees choice) and the option to work the remaining days remotely. Employees must be able to meet the onsite schedule.

Program Schedule: You must be available to work a 40-hour work week beginning July 12 2027. Working days are Monday Friday.

Work Authorization: One goal of this leadership development program is to prepare and identify qualified candidates for leadership roles with The Cigna Group upon program completion. Therefore this position is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who do not now or in the future require visa sponsorship including but not limited to H-1B CPT/OPT/STEM.

Compensation: For this position we anticipate offering a base salary of $86000 with a competitive benefit package.

PreEmployment Requirements: Selected candidates will be required to complete mandatory preemployment tasks approximately 45 days prior to the program start date. Completion of the drug test requires availability within the United States during this timeframe.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group were dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color age disability sex childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran or military status religion national origin ancestry marital or familial status genetic information status with regard to public assistance citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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