About The Role
Join Optum, a global leader in health services and innovation, as a Senior Principal Data Scientist. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing machine learning solutions that directly impact health outcomes. You will work with a dynamic team of data scientists and subject matter experts to build production-ready models and deliver high-impact, value-driven solutions.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead Machine Learning Model Development: Design and develop machine learning models using state-of-the-art techniques and libraries. Ensure smooth transition from development to production environments.
- Collaborate with Business Partners: Work closely with solution advisors and payment integrity business partners to align project initiatives with business goals.
- Engage with Subject-Matter Experts: Explore business problems and design innovative solutions.
- Ensure Compliance: Understand and comply with legal, ethical, and regulatory considerations in data science delivery.
- Drive Operational Excellence: Promote compliant use of tooling and processes across the data science team.
- Provide Thought Leadership: Stay updated on technological advances in AI and advanced analytics and their applications.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: Substantial hands-on experience in data science and machine learning, with a proven track record of developing production-ready solutions.
- NLP Expertise: Proven expertise in implementing solutions for unstructured text data using advanced natural language processing techniques.
- Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated expertise in managing stakeholders and fostering collaboration across business units.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Firm understanding of legal, ethical, and regulatory considerations in a highly regulated industry.
- Mentorship: Ability to provide guidance and mentorship within the team, sharing expertise to foster professional growth.
- Education: Advanced Degree in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, or related technical field.
Additional Information
- Eligibility: Must be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without restrictions in the country of application.
- Telecommuter Policy: Adherence to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy is required.
Optum is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. Join us in our mission to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.
Benefits Extracted with AI
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career development opportunities
- Diversity and inclusion culture
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