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UnitedHealth Group

Principal Data Scientist - Remote

UnitedHealth Group, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Overview

Optum is a global organization 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Optum is looking for an experienced Principal Data Scientist to join its Consumer Experience Digital Product Data Science team. This technical individual contributor role involves tackling large-scale data problems and advancing ML / AI practices to address real-world customer challenges. Reporting to the Director of Data Science, the role is crucial for enhancing analytical capabilities using cutting-edge technologies, establishing best data science practices, and collaborating with stakeholders to deepen understanding of consumer experiences at Optum. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in complex, large-scale data and analytics environments, must be skilled in Machine Learning and advanced analytics techniques. Partner with product, engineering and design teams to develop and launch innovative data products. Lead the adoption of Gen AI and ML-based approaches, build proof of concept initiatives of AI-driven customer use cases. The ability to simplify complex technical concepts for various audiences is essential. Responsibilities include providing technical leadership, partnering with various teams to create innovative data products, leading AI and ML initiatives, advancing analytics methods, building advanced analytics solutions, and mentoring within the data science community. Optum values diverse experiences and encourages applications from those with non-traditional career paths or varied experiences, emphasizing an inclusive team culture driven by curiosity and a commitment to learning. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

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