Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual for an Associate Director, Training Governance role. This role will provide centralized governance for coder readiness, ensuring all production teams meet minimum training standards prior to release. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all coders meet standardized training requirements across regions and for driving innovation in training processes and tools. This position plays a pivotal role in elevating training quality globally by bridging current inconsistencies between training content delivery and assessment across locations. Schedule Full-time position with standard working hours of Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements, and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model. Primary Responsibilities Governance & Standardization: Develop, implement, and maintain a centralized governance framework for training and coder readiness. Define and enforce minimum standards for training content, delivery, and assessment across all regional sites. Ensure alignment between training practices and production requirements to minimize readiness gaps. Training Program Oversight: Oversee the development and refinement of global training curricula, ensuring content accuracy and consistency. Collaborate with subject matter experts and regional trainers to review and improve training materials. Monitor training compliance and identify areas for improvement through structured evaluations and feedback loops. Cross-regional Alignment: Act as a neutral, central point of coordination between regional training teams to ensure global consistency. Facilitate best practice sharing and cross-regional collaboration to eliminate redundant or conflicting training approaches. Lead initiatives to harmonize training tools, platforms and evaluation criteria. Process Improvement & Innovation: Use data driven insights to continuously improve training effectiveness and relevance. Introduce scalable training solutions that leverage technology. Identify emerging training needs and proactively design strategies to address them. Quality Assurance Support: Analyze training-related root causes of QA issues and implement corrective action plans. Collaborate with QA teams to align training priorities with operational goals. Track and report on key QA trends linked to training gaps or inconsistencies. Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Establish metrics to track training effectiveness, learner progress, and knowledge retention. Prepare and deliver regular reports and dashboards for leadership, highlighting training KPIs. Leverage process analytics to drive data-informed decision-making. Qualifications Bachelor\'s Degree (or higher) in business, HR, Operations, or a related field Experience working in a global or cross-regional organization Knowledge of training and development platforms or tools Proven experience in training governance, learning and development, or process improvement Experience with quality assurance frameworks and training standardization Advanced level of proficiency with Excel Soft Skills Communication and cross-functional leadership skills Ability to work in a globally distributed environment and drive consistency across regions 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 UnitedHealth Group\'s Telecommuter Policy. At Optum, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes. 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, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. 2025 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview Associate Director, Training Governance role at Optum. This role provides centralized governance for coder readiness, ensuring all production teams meet minimum training standards prior to release. The successful candidate will ensure coders meet standardized training requirements across regions and drive innovation in training processes and tools. The position elevates training quality globally by bridging inconsistencies between training content delivery and assessment across locations. Schedule Full-time position with standard working hours of Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements. Individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model. Primary Responsibilities Governance & Standardization: Develop, implement, and maintain a centralized governance framework for training and coder readiness; define and enforce minimum standards for training content, delivery, and assessment across all regional sites; ensure alignment between training practices and production requirements to minimize readiness gaps. Training Program Oversight: Oversee the development and refinement of global training curricula, ensuring content accuracy and consistency; collaborate with subject matter experts and regional trainers to review and improve training materials; monitor training compliance and identify areas for improvement through structured evaluations and feedback loops. Cross-regional Alignment: Act as a neutral, central point of coordination between regional training teams to ensure global consistency; facilitate best practice sharing and cross-regional collaboration to eliminate redundant or conflicting training approaches; lead initiatives to harmonize training tools, platforms and evaluation criteria. Process Improvement & Innovation: Use data-driven insights to continuously improve training effectiveness and relevance; introduce scalable training solutions that leverage technology; identify emerging training needs and proactively design strategies to address them. Quality Assurance Support: Analyze training-related root causes of QA issues and implement corrective action plans; collaborate with QA teams to align training priorities with operational goals; track and report on key QA trends linked to training gaps or inconsistencies. Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Establish metrics to track training effectiveness, learner progress, and knowledge retention; prepare and deliver regular reports and dashboards for leadership, highlighting training KPIs; leverage process analytics to drive data-informed decision-making. Qualifications Bachelors Degree (or higher) in business, HR, Operations, or a related field Experience working in a global or cross-regional organization Knowledge of training and development platforms or tools Proven experience in training governance, learning and development, or process improvement Experience with quality assurance frameworks and training standardization Advanced level of proficiency with Excel Soft Skills Communication and cross-functional leadership skills Ability to work in a globally distributed environment and drive consistency across regions Equal Opportunity and Policies All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group\'s Telecommuter Policy. 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, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. 2025 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 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. Primary Responsibilities Building and sustaining relationships with senior leadership, peers and cross-functional teams within the organization Cultivating a strong leadership pipeline by identifying and developing high-potential talent Aligning different stakeholders toward shared business outcomes Strong presence in external networks, with the ability to manage relationships with external stakeholders, including government bodies, regulators and industry bodies Building and leveraging relationships to foster trust and ensure business success Managing complex, large-scale operations; adept at navigating cultural and technological challenges Accountable for the strategic oversight and execution of new product development initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals, market demands and customer needs Driving a culture of flexibility and adaptability in response to external challenges Leading the organization through ambiguity and market changes without losing sight of strategic objectives Navigating Regulatory and Political Environments; Managing complex regulatory landscapes Experience of leading real-time strategic interventions managing profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities This Role Contributes to business growth by pulling levers on performance, government relations, branding and best-in-class employee engagement Focuses on delivering value-added services, driving innovation and ensuring operational excellence in alignment with the organization's global strategy Represents Optum externally, focusing on attraction, retention and development of talent; strengthens Optum as a leading health services and innovation company Drives collaboration with functional enablers thus creating a distinctive value for the enterprise Required Qualifications Financial and Operational acumen P&L management in a large, complex matrixed environment Strategic Planning; ability to develop and execute long-term strategies that drive growth, scalability and transformation Leadership in complex matrix organizations; global and local balance as well as cross functional leadership Stakeholder (internal and external) and relationship management 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. 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. 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. 2025 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Data Analyst 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 a Fortune 5 business, we’re one of the world’s leading healthcare companies. We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals. With a continued record of growth and stability, we’re on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding teams. As a key member of the Ireland Rebate Analytics team, you will collaborate with stakeholders spanning Commercial Strategy to utilize data-driven solutions and identify rebate optimization opportunities. Your role will involve contributing towards rebate scenario modelling, finding gaps leading to formulary non-adherence, and measuring efficacy of ongoing rebate strategy. You will also collaborate closely with pharmacists to build robust scenario models. You will be technically accomplished with a quantitative mindset, a strong aptitude for complex problem-solving, and a keen eye for process improvement. Your curiosity will drive you to seek innovative ways to analyze data and challenge existing practices. Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model. Primary Responsibilities Demonstrate strong analytical skills by understanding complex problems, breaking them down into manageable components, and applying analytical techniques to find effective solutions Actively consult with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure that analytic approaches incorporate appropriate business content. Anticipate stakeholder needs and proactively develop solutions to meet them Create annotated DataBricks code and technical requirements documentation that describe analytics methodologies and data product designs Develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations to present findings clearly and effectively Contribute towards build and design of rebate and formulary scenario models Ensure data integrity and accuracy by implementing rigorous quality control measures Efficiently deliver on ad-hoc analysis requests from a wide range of stakeholders You will be rewarded and recognised 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 discipline with a strong analytical focus (e.g., analytics, mathematics, statistics, engineering, science) Proficiency in the following: SQL, Python/R, Excel, PowerBI/Tableau, GitHub Proven experience in analyzing and interpreting large volumes of data from disparate sources, with the ability to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the analyses Preferred Qualifications Possess familiarity with Machine Learning, including a foundational understanding of both supervised and unsupervised learning techniques. Experience working in health informatics or within the healthcare industry or prior experience with Clinical, Claim, and/or Hospital Billing Data Types. Expertise in Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Power Apps, pyspark is a plus. Soft Skills Quantitative mindset and ability to understand complex processes. Ability to own solution delivery with strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills. Works effectively in cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals. Applies a detail-oriented approach to ensure data integrity and flawless execution. Large volumes of data from disparate sources, with the ability to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the analyses. 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. 2025 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved. #RPO #BBMEMEA Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Optum by 2x Get notified about new Senior Data Analyst jobs in Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland . Other opportunities Senior Consultant - AI Analyst, Data & Analytics, Belfast and Derry/Londonderry Principal Data Scientist - Out of Network Analytics We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview 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. At UnitedHealth Group and Optum, we want to make healthcare work better for everyone. This depends on hiring the best and brightest. With a thriving ecosystem of investment and innovation, our business in Ireland is constantly growing to support the healthcare needs of the future. Our teams are at the forefront of building and adapting the latest technologies to propel healthcare forward in a way that better serves everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, we use the most advanced development tools, AI, data science and innovative approaches to make the healthcare system work better for everyone. The Associate Director, Medical & Innovative Contracting will play a pivotal role in advancing strategic initiatives related to medical benefit drugs and innovative contracting. Reporting to the VP, Medical & Innovative Contracting, this individual will lead operational efforts across ideation, development, negotiation, and execution of contracts, while ensuring excellence in tracking, reporting, and implementation. This role requires a highly collaborative professional with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple high-impact projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally with business, analytics, operations, and clinical teams to deliver value-driven solutions for our members. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of medical drug contracting and driving innovation contracting strategies. Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model. Primary Responsibilities Develop and support contracting strategies with pharmaceutical manufacturers for medical benefit drugs Design and execute innovative reimbursement models that align with the Triple Aim: improving clinical outcomes, lowering total cost of care, and enhancing member experience Ideate and implement medical benefit drug management strategies across multiple therapeutic areas Support annual and ad hoc RFP initiatives to expand the portfolio of drugs managed via the medical benefit Manage Emisar contracts with precision, including tracking contract status, ensuring timely data and invoice delivery, and generating reports Monitor internal and external resources for commercially relevant insights aligned with business priorities Present contracting strategies to internal stakeholders and members, incorporating feedback into negotiations and execution Support modeling and analytics to optimize contract performance and outcomes Required Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree (or higher) OR Equivalent experience Clinical experience (e.g., pharmacy, nursing, or other relevant healthcare background) Intermediate level of proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel Understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare landscape Preferred Qualifications PharmD, Qualified Pharmacist or equivalent Experience in a PBM or managed care environment Certified project management experience Experience in value-based contracting Background in the pharmaceutical industry or healthcare sector Demonstrated expertise in medical benefit dynamics, including billing, reimbursement, supply chain, provider challenges, and clinical policy development Soft Skills Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and prioritize effectively Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly Exceptional organizational skills 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. 2025 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview Associate Director of Clinical Growth & Ideation — Optum. 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. In healthcare, evolution doesn't just happen. It takes innovation, imagination, and a passion for solving problems in new and better ways. And innovation is taking place at a lightning-fast pace every day at Optum. 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. The Associate Director of Clinical Growth & Ideation will provide strategic oversight and direction on growth & ideation strategy, and growth portfolio management to maximize opportunity across all claim platforms. This is a leadership role based in Ireland leading ideation and growth as part of Payment Integrity operations team. The successful candidate is accountable for driving clinical growth and ideation pipe-line end to end, partnering with key value streams stakeholder across One Payment Integrity Organization. A successful candidate will have experience in leading ideas and project implementation. The objective is to help the Clinical Growth & Ideation team drive incremental/sustainable growth and affordability outcomes. The Associate Director of Clinical Growth & Ideation will be responsible for supporting and driving incremental savings (pre- and post-pay) via various claim data and trend analysis, and partnerships with Analytics, Concept Research, and Operations. This role will function as a key leader in the team to drive incremental value with effective deployment of concepts across the teams, via effective payment integrity leadership and expertise. Schedule : Full-time position with standard working hours of Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model. Primary Responsibilities Develop Clinical pipeline to deliver upon growth & affordability outcomes that directly contribute to enterprise-level medical cost savings goals Effectively driving initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and timely delivery of value and value tracked/realized Working within the client governance framework (compliance, regulatory, ethical) to ensure timely approvals and deployment to achieve planned affordability Cross-Functional Collaboration and Influence to serve as a strategic connector across Operations, Analytics, Concept Research & Development, Technology, and Clinical teams to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Collaborate with leadership/stakeholders (internal and external (client) partners) Define and articulate data requirements, and translation of complex data, to support ideation and growth efforts, including acquisition of new data sources and alignment of data mapping for utility builds Develop multi-year growth strategy referencing medical spend trends, AIML technology opportunities, and industry/landscape changes Represent the Clinical Ideation & Growth function in strategic planning sessions, executive reviews, and industry engagements Operational Integration and Value Realization delivered via ideation outputs into operational workflows, with clear ownership, accountability, and performance metrics Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills You will be rewarded and recognised 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) with equivalent experience in Business, Change Management, Strategy Knowledge of US Healthcare industry, major healthcare entities, Member/Eligibility and claims lifecycle Experience with Payment Integrity business, Health Technology or Healthcare Financial Service Proven track record in driving Change Management, identifying and driving ideation, managing large scale complex programs within a matrix environment Reporting skills in developing requirements, and interpretation of reporting data Preferred Qualifications Extensive United Payment Integrity Experience Extensive experience with financial analysis and prioritization of pipeline driven demand High degree of proficiency in Microsoft products Ability to serve the team in a strategic position in the absence of the Director Advanced level of proficiency with clinical processes and application within UHG - must be able to demonstrate facility and professional clinical knowledge Soft Skills Logical, detail-oriented thought process with the ability to break down a complex problem into individual root causes Time management and prioritization skills to meet multiple deadlines; comfortable working in a high-paced/high production area and reporting to senior leadership Ability to maintain understanding of numerous client protocol & governance processes Self-motivated, ability to work independently and drive change Other 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 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. 2025 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview Join to apply for the Associate Director, Operations Insight role at Optum . Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Optum emphasizes diversity and inclusion, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. The organization is growing its team in Ireland and offers opportunities for greater purpose and impact in your work. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail‑oriented individual for an Associate Director, Operational Insights role. This role will be responsible for embedding analytical insights into our operational processes. Responsibilities and qualifications are listed below. Responsibilities Engage with Operations and related teams to lead the delivery of the reporting and insights needed to manage the business. Ensure data and metrics are managed and governed according to best practices. Lead the development of automated processes that embed insights into operational processes. Identify opportunities to deploy new technologies to assist these processes. Operational Reporting Strategy: develop and implement a best‑practice operating model for an Operational Insights team; liaise with stakeholders to establish data and technology solutions within data management/governance frameworks. Performance Monitoring & Reporting: work with leaders to define reporting and insights requirements; deliver scheduled operational performance reporting; drive additional analytical insights for strategy design and continuous improvement. Embedding Insights: identify KPIs/risk flags for automated monitoring; embed insights into core processes through automated actions; collaborate with IT for system integration. Capability Improvement & Innovation: identify opportunities to use new technologies to speed up insight and action; lead efforts to improve analytical skills of the wider team. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Business, HR, Operations, or a related field. Experience working in a global or cross‑regional organization; ability to work in a globally distributed environment and drive consistency across regions. Proven experience in designing and leading data insights functions; advanced knowledge of analytics technology landscape. Soft Skills Communication and cross‑functional leadership skills. Additional notes You must be eligible to work in the country of application indefinitely without restrictions. Proof will be required to support your application. Telecommuting policies apply as per UnitedHealth Group guidelines. Equality and diversity: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, or other protected characteristics. Location: Dublin, Ireland. This role is part of the Optum Ireland team and may involve hybrid working arrangements. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview Senior Data Scientist Join a team of data scientists and data analysts who are responsible for designing analytics that underpins our products. This typically involves exploratory data analysis, model development (Rule based & AI), model maintenance & Integration to product, compliance related activities, documentation Liaising/Coordination with different tech partners. As a Senior Data Scientist , you will apply your expertise and skills to improve our value definitions, produce optimal design and build out our product design capability. In support of these goals, you will be conducting research and analysis, problem solving with the team, prototyping solutions, and reporting on our solutions. You will be part of a team supporting these goals as well. We are expanding our team in Ireland and creating excellent opportunities for those who want greater purpose and more impact in their work. We will provide the investment, support, and resources to advance your career. You\'ll provide the talent, ambition, and drive. You will join a team of data scientists and data analysts who are responsible for designing analytics that underpins our products. Primary Responsibilities Define analytics that underpins product design and contribute to various tasks related to it such as ideate, define & build related processes throughout product lifecycle Research methods and solutions, analyze data, prototype solutions and critically evaluate designs to optimize product development Advocate for both technical and procedural changes and shepherd them through to delivery Ensure quality in design, coding outputs and artefacts produced Collaborate with the team and partners to solve problems Collaborate with other teams who will integrate prototype solutions into product delivery Work independently and with focus when needed Explore, analyze and interpret large datasets to identify patterns, trends and anomalies Build data pipelines, models and dashboards to demonstrate value proposition Maintain your knowledge of latest technologies and techniques relating to analytics and data science Guide and support other team members Work within the solution delivery methods and standards set out You will be rewarded and recognised 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 engineering, data science, computer science or a related field A high standard of programming experience with Python ,PySpark and SQL Experience using collaborative cloud-based environments such as Databricks and Azure Experience building machine learning and prediction models Experience with production system change delivery methods and techniques including Agile delivery framework, deployment practices, version control and testing practices Experience with data analysis and problem solving Knowledge of best practices for optimization Preferred Qualifications Experience with embedding analytics in commercial product development Experience working on large scale and high impact projects Experience leading process improvement/optimization activities Ability to quickly build subject matter expertise Familiarity with the HealthCare/Pharmaceutical industry Masters degree or PhD in a technical field (e.g. computer science, science, engineering, math, statistics, physics etc.) 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. #RPO #BBMEMEA Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Optum by 2x Get notified about new Senior Data Scientist jobs in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview Join to apply for the Contract Manager role at Optum . 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. Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements. This role will include several days a week with team members in the Dublin office, in the Republic of Ireland. OptumRx is looking for a curious and self-motivated individual as part of a hybrid analytics/contracts team tasked with bringing increased understanding and clarity to contract interpretation and the financial analytics that quantify potential impacts. The role will be responsible for interfacing with various stakeholders, understanding current processes and implementing change where applicable, and establishing relationships with internal teams. You should be able to collaborate closely with internal partners, work with contract language and data, and be adaptable and eager to learn. Primary Responsibilities Collaborate with internal partners to ensure they receive and understand the terms of our contracts Identify non-preferred contract language and, where possible, advocate for changes Manage OptumRx Client contracts with attention to accurate/timely data, reporting, and tracking monthly performance and adherence metrics Understand complex contract language to assess financial, non-financial impact and legal implications of requested contract changes Rapidly develop new insights and iterate to drive business decisions Required Qualifications Bachelor\'s Degree in relevant discipline (e.g. Business, English, Finance, Legal) Proven experience in commercial, procurement or legal teams with a focus on contracts Intermediate proficiency with MS Word and Excel Preferred Qualifications Experience in managed health care or pharmacy benefit management Project management skills Experience in contract analysis, contract management or review strategy development and contract redlining Ability to manage contractual obligations including contract compliance Soft Skills Communication and collaboration skills Self-starter with attention to detail, able to make decisions and deliver on commitments Strategic thinker Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are applying. 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 are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment 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, or membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. 2025 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview Join to apply for the Associate Director Growth & Innovation, role at Optum 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 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. In healthcare, evolution doesn’t just happen. It takes innovation, imagination, and a passion for solving problems in new and better ways. And innovation is taking place at a lightning-fast pace every day at Optum. 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. Role As the Associate Director Growth & Innovation you will work with the reimbursement policy team. They are charged with implementing policies that reflect CMS guidelines on appropriate CPT codes to be applied when billing from Providers and Facilities. The Associate Director Growth & Innovation seeks to advance the opportunity to create new and enhanced policies that drive medical costs savings for our client, United Health Care. Primarily, the candidate will work closely with the Concept Research and Development team (CRD) and the Internal ideation team to ensure a steady stream of policy opportunities can be worked on by the policy management team. The Associate Director Growth & Innovation will also seek to innovate in terms of improving current processes and removing non value add processes and shortening the end-to-end cycle of ideation to deployment and thereby increasing productivity and medical cost savings. In addition to having impact on a great team, you\'ll also discover the career opportunities you\'d expect from an industry leader. Primary Responsibilities Monitor and report on the growth targets v forecast on a weekly and monthly basis Report out on target v forecast Ensure a regular cross check with CAST and other financial tools to ensure financial reporting reflects what is in our workflow tool (Service Now) and the build is updated and is consistent with CAST Prepare and analyze the PIPR report each month and flag any changes and explain any changes in CAST movements Monitor and report on SLA’s and KPI’s Design and plan key metrics within one vision that will drive operation success for the pay pol managers Complete MBR prep, Growth Scorecard and Client report out. Liaise with CRD and PRD on incoming ideations and ensure smooth pipeline of ideations for Payment Policy operations and AMS Maintain a timely inventory of ideations and map out (data visualize), the ideations as they work through the end-to-end process Ensure the process is as smooth as possible and work with CRD, PRD, Operations and AMS to remove any non-value add processes Work with operations and others on non CRD growth -internal ideation team, edit optimization, data science, vendor insourcing etc Ensure a regular cross check with CASH and other financial tools to ensure financial reporting reflects what is in our workflow tool (Service Now) Work on ad hoc projects that may be required that drive opportunity for Payment Policy You will be rewarded and recognised 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) or equivalent experience Extensive experience and understanding of US Healthcare or Heath Insurance Industries Financial reporting and communication skills Ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholders including but not limited to CRD, operations, AMS, UHC and across Payment Integrity Ability to work a portion of monthly work hours from our Dublin or Letterkenny office Preferred Qualifications Excel and Power point skills and the ability to interpret and report out on key data Soft Skills Proven ability to deal with partners and negotiate effectively Self starter - Proven good problem-solving attitude 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. 2023 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved. #RPO #BBMEMEA Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Optum by 2x Get notified about new Director of Growth jobs in Dublin, Ireland. #J-18808-Ljbffr
