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. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale.
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About The Role
As a member of the Ireland Rx Data Analytics team you will collaborate with and support business customers to utilize data‑driven solutions, driving detailed insights and automation. The Data Analyst will be responsible for effective drug pricing within our client and pharmacy networks to meet contract guarantees through financial and network pricing modelling, analysis and reporting. To complete this effort, they will leverage data to interpret key business performance metrics. The Data Analyst should develop and build their knowledge of the US healthcare system and specific business customers domains to identify gaps and surface value add opportunities. This role will also collaborate with peer teams within the wider Data Analytics organization, driving and contributing to continuous customer success improvement initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities
Demonstrate strong analytical skills by understanding complex problems, breaking them down into manageable components, and applying analytical techniques to find effective solutions
Work alongside other data analysts to implement pricing models, including data ingestion and preparation, analysis and modelling, performance tracking and documentation
Set effective drug pricing within our client and pharmacy networks to meet contract guarantees through financial and network pricing modeling, analysis and reporting
Build automated processes to support key decision making. Identify new ways of automation and streamlining business processes
Conduct analyses to identify trends and patterns. Perform root cause analyses to explain deviations from forecasts and recommend opportunities for improvement
Develop reports, dashboards, and visualisations to present findings clearly and effectively
Ensure data integrity and accuracy by implementing rigorous quality control measures
Efficiently deliver on ad‑hoc analysis requests from a wide range of stakeholders
Create and contribute to technical documentation that describes analytics methodologies and modelling designs, including data validation approaches
You will be rewarded and recognised 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (BSc) or equivalent experience
Experience in analytical roles (e.g. business analysis, data science, data analytics)
Proficiency in data manipulation and analysis using SQL, Python, or R
Proven track record of descriptive, diagnostic, and predictive analytics to support business objectives
Proven ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams
Experience building and automating data processes
Preferred Qualifications
Possess familiarity with Machine Learning, including a foundational understanding of both supervised and unsupervised learning techniques
Experience with Public Cloud technologies such as Databricks, Azure
Familiarity with Data visualization tools (Power BI / Tableau)
Soft Skills
Quantitative mindset and ability to understand complex processes and strong problem solving, quantitative and analytical abilities
Ability to own solution delivery with strong organisational, time‑management and problem‑solving skills
Applies a detail‑oriented approach to ensure data integrity and flawless execution
Relationship management abilities and proven ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams
Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to translate complex analytical results into meaningful insight, conveying complex or technical information in a manner that others can understand
Ability to plan and manage numerous processes
Eligibility
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.
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 marginalised 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.
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