Jobs
My ads
My job alerts
Sign in
Find a job Employers
Find

Associate medical director

Maynooth
Unitedhealth Group
Associate medical director
Posted: 8 May
Offer description

Transforming Healthcare through Innovation

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.

We foster a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, where talented peers collaborate to advance health equity on a global scale. You'll have access to comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities that support your growth and success.


Career Opportunity:

In healthcare, evolution doesn't just happen. It takes innovation, imagination, and a passion for solving problems in new and better ways. 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.

You'll be at the intersection of clinical medicine, data science, and technology, working closely with other Medical Directors and Data Scientists to develop cutting-edge analytical products from one of the world's richest healthcare datasets.


Schedule and Work Arrangements:

This is a full-time position with standard working hours of Monday - Friday from 9am to 5pm. We offer flexible work arrangements, allowing individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.


Primary Responsibilities:

* Be an independent thinker and advocate for clinical application of data science methods and applications and how they can benefit healthcare operations.
* The ability for critical thinking outside your immediate sphere of responsibility.
* Work with autonomy and in partnership with other Medical Directors and Data Scientists to find solutions to complex problems.
* Leverage clinical, technical, and analytical expertise across the enterprise to architect, deploy, and oversee clinical and population health analytics and technology solutions.
* Provide clinical oversight and governance based on evidence-based medicine, clinical guidelines, and best practices while adhering to any and all local, state, federal, or global legal and regulatory requirements.
* Prototype new products and solutions that have the capability to transform the industry in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences.
* Be familiar with the state-of-the-art around big data analytics and associated technologies and techniques.
* Be a leader for a variety of projects including proofs of concept, new product / component development, and reengineering initiatives among others.


Required Qualifications:

* Fully qualified Physician with proven practicing experience (must be currently using this qualification within your work).
* Advanced knowledge level of clinical medicine, guidelines, and implementation of evidence-based practice into clinical workflow.
* Experience in analytics / data science / technology development and/or implementation in a business or academic setting. This could be an advanced degree such as Master of Public Health or similar.


Preferred Qualifications:

* Core knowledge of statistics.
* Knowledge of the US Healthcare system.


Soft Skills:

* Experience in a fast-paced, agile workspace with ability to manage a key role in multiple projects simultaneously.

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.

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: 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.

Apply
Create an E-mail Alert
Job alert activated
Saved
Save
Similar job
Associate medical director
Dublin
Optum
Associate medical director
Similar job
Associate medical director
Dublin
TN Ireland
Associate medical director
Similar job
Associate medical director
Dublin
Optum
Associate medical director
Similar jobs
Nhs jobs in Maynooth
jobs Maynooth
jobs County Kildare
jobs Leinster
Home > Jobs > Nhs jobs > Associate medical director jobs > Associate medical director jobs in Maynooth > Associate Medical Director

About Jobijoba

  • Company Reviews

Search for jobs

  • Jobs by Job Title
  • Jobs by Industry
  • Jobs by Company
  • Jobs by Location

Contact / Partnership

  • Contact
  • Publish your job offers on Jobijoba

Legal notice - Terms of Service - Privacy Policy - Manage my cookies

© 2025 Jobijoba - All Rights Reserved

Apply
Create an E-mail Alert
Job alert activated
Saved
Save