About Us
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.
Our Mission
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.
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About the Role
In healthcare, evolution doesn't just happen. It takes innovation, imagination, and a passion for solving problems in new and better ways. And innovation is taking place at a lightning-fast pace every day at Optum.
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. We'll provide the investment, support, and resources to advance your career. You'll provide the talent, ambition, and drive.
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Job Description
We are looking for a highly analytical and creative Principal Quantitative Data Analyst with a strong statistical background to support our data analytics initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker, driven, and capable of working effectively within a team. This role requires a proactive individual who can turn complex data into actionable insights, driving strategic decisions and enhancing our pharmacy services. Experience in building or creating surveillance or diagnostic tools for user consumption will be advantageous.
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Responsibilities
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Principal Quantitative Data Analyst. The successful candidate will have a strong analytical background and be able to turn complex data into actionable insights, driving strategic decisions and enhancing our pharmacy services.
* Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilize visualization tools to create, maintain, and optimize interactive dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights into pharmacy operations, patient outcomes, and medication usage.
* Data Management: Collect, clean, and manage large datasets from various sources, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
* Statistical Analysis: Apply statistical methods to analyze pharmacy data, identify trends, and generate predictive models to support decision-making processes.
* Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including pharmacists, IT, and management, to understand data needs and deliver tailored analytical solutions.
* Performance Monitoring: Track and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) related to pharmacy operations and patient care, providing regular updates and recommendations for improvement.
* Innovation: Continuously seek opportunities to enhance data analytics processes and tools, staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
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Requirements
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Pharmacy, or a related field.
* Proven significant experience in data analysis, with a focus on pharmacy data as an advantage.
* High Proficiency in Power BI development.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights.
* Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present data findings clearly and concisely to non-technical stakeholders.
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About Us
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.