Associate Director of Pharmacy Actuarial Services
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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.
Primary Responsibilities
* Technical tool owner for financial forecasting models within the Optum Rx Pricing & Underwriting tool suite
* Collaborate with business tool owner to ensure evolving business needs are fully understood
* Lead tool developers in accurately and promptly reflecting evolving business needs into the pricing models, including validation, documentation and communication of results
* Ensure continuity and connectivity with adjacent tools
* Recommend enhancements to tool capabilities and user interface to improve speed to market
* Translate highly complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences including senior leaders
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor\'s degree (or higher) OR equivalent work experience
* Experience with business concepts in financial forecasting and underwriting
* Experience developing tools and performing statistical analysis in Python or R (or similar software) using analytical platforms (e.g., Databricks, RStudio, Jupyter Notebook)
Preferred Qualifications
* Part Qualified Actuary (AIA/AFA or equivalent) with minimum 5 years\' relevant work experience within Actuarial processes
* Knowledge of concepts and methodologies within US health care
* Experience with pricing & underwriting models
Soft Skills
* Communication skills, capable of simplifying complex concepts for varied audiences
Additional Information
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.
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.
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