What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Director Research - Remote position at UnitedHealth Group?
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 and start doing your life's best work.(sm)
If you want to achieve more in your mission of health care, you have to be really smart about the business of health care. Challenge yourself, your peers and our industry by shaping what health care looks like.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities* Broad range of strategic and operational responsibilities related to advancing research deliverables, building and maintaining key relationships and public visibility of the Enterprise, and internal leadership and management
* Leading UHG’s partnerships with prominent researchers at universities, with responsibility for collaborating on all aspects of research studies, from conceptualization to reviewing analytic results to publishing, and for managing the operational aspects of UHG’s partnerships including supporting data access and facilitating proposal reviews and research agreement
* Supporting academic partners through a deep understanding of the Enterprise’s data assets and the ability to conduct feasibility studies, data exploration, ad hoc analysis, and verification to support research studies
* Building internal relationships and collaborating with Enterprise leadership to inform, execute, and elevate research collaborations with external partners; integrating expertise from across UHG; and ensuring research partnerships align with a UHG-wide perspective on key issues
* Building and maintaining key relationships and public visibility of the Enterprise
* Developing, leading, and maintaining external relationships with industry thought leaders and key stakeholders outside the Enterprise, including policy experts and researchers, for the purposes of informing the Center’s work and maximizing its impact
* Collaborating on diverse aspects of coordinating the Center’s work and its team
* Designing and executing data analysis; and training, developing, and supporting data analysts
* Anticipating data needs of the future and partnering with internal data governance leaders to develop and execute a data strategy for academic research
You’ll be rewarded and recognized 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 provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
* PhD or Master’s degree in economics, finance, epidemiology, biostatistics, mathematics, public policy, health informatics, data sciences, or other quantitative field
* 10 years of professional experience working for one or more health care organizations, consulting firms, universities, research institutions, think tanks, government agencies, or similar organizations
* 7 years of experience using statistical software packages (e.g., SAS, STATA or similar) for descriptive and multivariable analyses
* 5 years of experience with SQL and understanding of complex database structures
* 5 years of experience with administrative health care claims data
* Experience managing all aspects of a research project, with expertise in research design and methods, and experience working with administrative databases, including claims, EMR, and registry data as well as publicly available data
* Mastery of Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
* A versatile and skillful professional with a broad scope of expert knowledge and a deep, nuanced understanding of health policy and market issues. Specific expertise will include:
* Major legislation and market forces that impact the health care marketplace
* The market for providing health care services, particularly around the dynamics in technology-enabled solutions and their impact on the evolving delivery system
* Health care insurance, including Employer-Sponsored Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and the Public Exchanges
* Patterns and emerging issues in health care spending, provider payment models, care management frameworks, and service delivery redesign
* Microeconomics and applied behavioral economics in a health care setting
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in Microsoft Azure
* Experience with Visual Basic for Applications
* Experience with other applications, such as Python, R, or Tableau
* Knowledge of data privacy and HIPAA standards
* Broad and flexible set of key skills and attributes, including the ability to: analyze claims data and interpret and assess the results of empirical studies; communicate effectively with business leaders and policy experts, translating policy-relevant analysis into business-relevant analysis and vice versa; write effectively, and think strategically and creatively in a dynamic environment
* Solid oral and written communication skills and comfort presenting to a range of audiences, including business executives, academics, policy makers, and the broader public
Careers with UnitedHealthcare. Work with a Fortune 5 organization that’s serving millions of people as we transform health care with bold ideas. Bring your energy for driving change for the better. Help us improve health access and outcomes for everyone, as we work to advance health equity, connecting people with the care they need to feel their best. As an industry leader, our commitment to improving lives is second to none.
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington residents is $142,300 to $273,200. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
•All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to 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 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.
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.
If you want to achieve more in your mission of health care, you have to be really smart about the business of health care. Challenge yourself, your peers and our industry by shaping what health care looks like.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities* Broad range of strategic and operational responsibilities related to advancing research deliverables, building and maintaining key relationships and public visibility of the Enterprise, and internal leadership and management
* Leading UHG’s partnerships with prominent researchers at universities, with responsibility for collaborating on all aspects of research studies, from conceptualization to reviewing analytic results to publishing, and for managing the operational aspects of UHG’s partnerships including supporting data access and facilitating proposal reviews and research agreement
* Supporting academic partners through a deep understanding of the Enterprise’s data assets and the ability to conduct feasibility studies, data exploration, ad hoc analysis, and verification to support research studies
* Building internal relationships and collaborating with Enterprise leadership to inform, execute, and elevate research collaborations with external partners; integrating expertise from across UHG; and ensuring research partnerships align with a UHG-wide perspective on key issues
* Building and maintaining key relationships and public visibility of the Enterprise
* Developing, leading, and maintaining external relationships with industry thought leaders and key stakeholders outside the Enterprise, including policy experts and researchers, for the purposes of informing the Center’s work and maximizing its impact
* Collaborating on diverse aspects of coordinating the Center’s work and its team
* Designing and executing data analysis; and training, developing, and supporting data analysts
* Anticipating data needs of the future and partnering with internal data governance leaders to develop and execute a data strategy for academic research
You’ll be rewarded and recognized 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 provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
* PhD or Master’s degree in economics, finance, epidemiology, biostatistics, mathematics, public policy, health informatics, data sciences, or other quantitative field
* 10 years of professional experience working for one or more health care organizations, consulting firms, universities, research institutions, think tanks, government agencies, or similar organizations
* 7 years of experience using statistical software packages (e.g., SAS, STATA or similar) for descriptive and multivariable analyses
* 5 years of experience with SQL and understanding of complex database structures
* 5 years of experience with administrative health care claims data
* Experience managing all aspects of a research project, with expertise in research design and methods, and experience working with administrative databases, including claims, EMR, and registry data as well as publicly available data
* Mastery of Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
* A versatile and skillful professional with a broad scope of expert knowledge and a deep, nuanced understanding of health policy and market issues. Specific expertise will include:
* Major legislation and market forces that impact the health care marketplace
* The market for providing health care services, particularly around the dynamics in technology-enabled solutions and their impact on the evolving delivery system
* Health care insurance, including Employer-Sponsored Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and the Public Exchanges
* Patterns and emerging issues in health care spending, provider payment models, care management frameworks, and service delivery redesign
* Microeconomics and applied behavioral economics in a health care setting
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in Microsoft Azure
* Experience with Visual Basic for Applications
* Experience with other applications, such as Python, R, or Tableau
* Knowledge of data privacy and HIPAA standards
* Broad and flexible set of key skills and attributes, including the ability to: analyze claims data and interpret and assess the results of empirical studies; communicate effectively with business leaders and policy experts, translating policy-relevant analysis into business-relevant analysis and vice versa; write effectively, and think strategically and creatively in a dynamic environment
* Solid oral and written communication skills and comfort presenting to a range of audiences, including business executives, academics, policy makers, and the broader public
Careers with UnitedHealthcare. Work with a Fortune 5 organization that’s serving millions of people as we transform health care with bold ideas. Bring your energy for driving change for the better. Help us improve health access and outcomes for everyone, as we work to advance health equity, connecting people with the care they need to feel their best. As an industry leader, our commitment to improving lives is second to none.
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington residents is $142,300 to $273,200. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
•All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to 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 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.
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.
Salary : $142,300 - $273,200
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