Overview
Position Overview
This role focuses on producing innovative solutions through exploratory data analysis of unstructured, diverse datasets, typically gigabytes or larger in size.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply knowledge of statistics, machine learning, programming, data modeling, simulation, and advanced mathematics to recognize patterns, identify opportunities, pose business questions, and make valuable discoveries that lead to prototype development and product improvement.
- Use a flexible, analytical approach to design, develop, and evaluate predictive and prescriptive models and advanced algorithms that optimize value extraction from data.
- Work with analytics and statistical software such as SQL, R, Python, Hadoop, and others to perform analysis and interpret data.
This function is not intended for employees performing less complex analysis on small data sets, rules-based algorithmic or descriptive analytics, or development of big data infrastructure. It involves a basic, structured, standard approach to work.
Scientist Responsibilities
Collaborate with research, engineering, and product teams to translate cutting-edge AI advancements into production-ready capabilities. Uphold ethical AI principles by embedding fairness, transparency, and accountability throughout the model development lifecycle.
Qualifications
Graduate degree or equivalent experience.
About Optum
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective: make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices, or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve.
Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.
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.
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Education Requirements
- Graduate degree or equivalent experience
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Optum
Optum is a leading health services and innovation company, part of UnitedHealth Group, one of the largest healthcare organizations in the world. Founded in 2011, Optum leverages technology, data, and expertise to improve healthcare delivery, enhance patient outcomes, and reduce costs. The company operates across three primary segments: OptumHealth, which provides care delivery and population health management; OptumInsight, which offers data analytics, technology, and consulting services; and OptumRx, which manages pharmacy benefit services. With a workforce exceeding 100,000 employees globally, Optum serves a diverse range of clients including hospitals, physicians, employers, government agencies, and individuals.
Optum's mission is to help make the health system work better for everyone by integrating care, advancing analytics, and fostering innovation. The company is recognized for its strong market position in healthcare technology and services, consistently ranking among the top providers in its field. Recent initiatives include expanding virtual care capabilities, enhancing behavioral health services, and investing in AI-driven healthcare solutions. Optum has also been active in supporting public health efforts, such as COVID-19 testing and vaccination programs, underscoring its commitment to improving community health.
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