Epidemiologist II - Remote

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. 

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Epidemiologist has the primary responsibility for the scientific direction and day-to-day management of post-approval safety studies using administrative claims and/or electronic health records. Specifically, the Epidemiologist will:

• Prepare and implement proposals, protocols, and statistical analysis plans
• Direct statistical analyses
• Prepare contracted deliverables and reports on time and on budget
• Ensure scientific integrity of studies
• Present results of analyses to internal and external audiences

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:

• Advanced degree (e.g., PhD, ScD, PharmD, MD)
• 3 years of related research experience
• 3 years of study design, research methodology, and statistical analysis
• 3 years of experience meeting timelines and ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Knowledge of study design, research methodology, and statistical analysis
• Proven history of meeting timelines and ability to manage multiple competing priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Epidemiology, or related field
• 3 years of experience working with and analyzing large administrative healthcare databases, such as administrative claims data and/or electronic health records
• 3 years of experience applying advanced pharmacoepidemiologic methods, such as propensity score-based approaches
• 2 years with direct client contact
• 2 years of experience with SAS or similar statistical software
• Proven excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively as leader of a team
• Proven solid work ethic and demonstrated organizational and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility with changes in responsibilities and duties

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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 : $88,000 - $173,200