Data Scientist

Optum is a global organisation that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the fastest growing part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we’re expanding our team in Ireland and creating excellent opportunities for those who want greater purpose and more impact in their work. We’ll provide the investment, support, and resources to advance your career. You’ll provide the talent, ambition, and drive.

As a Data Scientist in the UnitedHealthcare Network Analytics team you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare by applying data science techniques to solve some of the most pressing challenges in the U.S. healthcare system. Join us and be part of a dynamic team that is making a real difference in the lives of millions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Code daily to build impactful data science solutions, delivering measurable improvements in healthcare cost, quality, and access
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to contribute to the roadmap for provider networks, claims data, and member experience
• Willingness to learn and develop your data science skills and healthcare expertise through mentorship and guidance from senior data scientists
• Demonstrate curiosity in modern data platforms and tools such as Databricks, Snowflake, and similar technologie
• Develop your understanding of healthcare and the U.S. healthcare system, ensuring that solutions are context-aware and impactful
• Translate complex healthcare data into actionable insights
• Balance priorities and stakeholders to handle longer term projects with ad-hoc asks as they arise
  
  

You will 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a quantitative field such as mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, actuarial science, engineering, or related discipline
• Experience in SQL and Python/R
• Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems through hands-on coding and model development
• Experience applying data science to real-world business challenges, driving measurable impact
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or higher) in a quantitative field or relevant professional qualification
  
  

Soft Skills

• Communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences
  
  

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.

All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

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 marginalised 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: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2024 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.

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