Principal Data Scientist - Remote

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At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager-level Principal Data Scientist to support our ongoing engineering and data science efforts. This position is remote (subject to your home state) and will be a key player in identifying high-impact AI / ML opportunities with an actuarial reserving focus. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with a proven track record in developing sophisticated models, setting up Production-ready ML pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in the healthcare domain.

Primary Responsibilities

• Independently support a diverse group of stakeholders in scoping out AI / ML opportunities and develop ML models to improve accuracy of actuarial reserves
• Partners with other data scientists to develop AI / ML models for actuarial use cases, using a variety of data sources, including but not limited to medical / Rx claims, inpatient notification data, prior authorization data, and dental / vision data
• Partners with Ireland data engineers to ensure appropriate infrastructure and APIs are in place to support AI / ML models development
• Leads the development and production of AI / ML models across all UHC lines of business using cloud technology such as databricks and Snowflake
• Supports the development of add-on capabilities for AI / ML use cases, such as model monitoring dashboards and automated jobs in databricks
• Collaborates with IT partners on hardware (on-prem and cloud), software, and other infrastructure needed to enable AI and ML strategy and ensure compliance to UHG standards
• Stay connected and involved with UHG's broader engineering and AI / ML strategy

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $110,200 to $188,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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