Healthcare Optimization & Strategy Director - Remote

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Minnetonka
Posted on: February 11, 2025

Job Description:

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.This position partners with multiple enterprise clinical leaders, enterprise technology leaders, and matrix functional partners to advance strategic initiatives. Balanced with tactical execution and operating discipline, this leadership role will support the development and execution of clinical initiatives that improve clinical outcomes, improve quality and patient safety and reduce total cost of care. -You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. -Primary Responsibilities:Collaborate across functions and with all levels of the organization, business units, clinical and non-clinical teams on clinical transformation and innovation initiativesWork alongside enterprise data scientists and business stakeholders to implement models from end to end, including data ingestion and preparation, analysis, modelling, performance tracking and documentation -Owning and maintaining in house reporting and analyticsCommunicate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand data content and business requirements -Prepare reports and present these to various levels of internal staff -You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degreeSignificant experience in analytical roles (e.g. business analysis, data science, data analytics) -Solid problem solving, quantitative and analytical abilities -Experience developing production-level code in Python - -Experience in predictive modelling/forecasting and drawing insights from data -Experience utilizing excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts effectively and efficiently for non-technical personsDemonstrated ability to work effectively at both detail and big-picture levels and to drive projects forwardTrack-record of success with change management, analytics, healthcare economics in a healthcare settingSignificant experience in cross functional collaborationAbility to thrive in an environment of ambiguity and autonomy; flexibility and ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changing and evolving work environmentAbility to travel, occasionally, as needed for business requirements -Preferred Qualifications:Master's or PhD in a heavily technical discipline (e.g. business analysis, data science, data analytics, statistics)Experience using Python data science/engineering libraries -Experience with Azure or other cloud platforms -Highly developed persuasion and influence skills; able to influence without authorityDetail-oriented self-starter, critical thinker, with analytic skills and evidence of creative, proactive problem solvingCoachability and flexibility to operate in a highly dynamic environment*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter PolicyThe salary range for this role is $124,500 to $239,400 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with al minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. -Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. - - -UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. -Brand: CorporateJob ID: 2266299Employment Type: Full-timeJob Area: Enterprise Medical AffairsFunction: GeneralIndustry: Direct Health/Medical Insurance Carrier

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