Associate Director of Pharmacy Modeling
Dublin, Letterkenny
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.
As a member of a newly established team, you will lead the modernization and enhancement of a key forecasting model that supports Optum Rx Pricing & Underwriting.
This role involves close collaboration with U.S.-based actuaries and data analysts to ensure business requirements are accurately and promptly reflected in pricing tools used across all Optum Rx business.
Primary Responsibilities
Technical tool owner for financial forecasting models within the Optum Rx Pricing & Underwriting tool suite
Collaborate with business tool owners 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
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (or higher) OR equivalent work experience
Knowledge of concepts and methodologies within the US Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) environment
Experience developing tools and performing statistical analysis in Python or R (or similar tools) using analytical platforms (e.g., Databricks, RStudio, Jupyter Notebook)
Preferred Qualifications
Significant experience in a financial forecasting role
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.
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 Traveler community, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Optum is a drug-free workplace.
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