Job ID: 246938670
Job date: 2016-12-09
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Company : UnitedHealth Group Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job date: 2016-12-09
End Date:
Company : UnitedHealth Group Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job Description:
As a Senior Data Scientist, you will become a key member of a data science recruitment and training function for Optum. This function will work with Optum business units to identify and deliver results on high-impact projects leveraging big data analytics and machine learning. You will work with both interns and new hires to apply data science skills to important business problems. In this position, you will be advocating the power of data science concepts and working with cross-functional teams to create actionable insight across core business lines. You will identify relevant skill and knowledge gaps needed to solve business problems and will develop training programs to close these gaps while providing hands on experience solving major healthcare problems. We are looking for someone who is passionate about asking and answering questions through the use of large structured and unstructured data. It is critical to have exceptional communication skills and the ability to make complex concepts simple and easy to understand. Primary Responsibilities: Lead a team of data scientists to discover insights and identify opportunities through the use of statistical, data mining and visualization techniques. Conduct training and educational programs in data science. Document findings, including assumptions and validation work in a clear structured manner. Summarize and present findings; adjust the content and level of detail to appropriate level of the audience Advise project teams and project sponsors. Use strong business, problem solving skills and programming knowledge to quickly cycle hypotheses through discovery Work closely with clients, clinicians, data stewards, and other business and technology leaders to frame problem definition and potential solutions Required Qualifications: Advanced degree in quantitative field, computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, bioinformatics, epidemiology or similar 2+ years of statistical analysis, quantitative analytics, and/or forecasting/predicting analytics in a corporate or Post Graduate setting Familiarity applying machine learning preferably using distributed systems like Hadoop, Hive, Spark or similar libraries Experience with R or Python Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an Agile Software Development environment Experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau Experience with healthcare data External reputation in the industry
Additional Info:
No industry is moving faster than health care. And no organization is better positioned to lead health care forward. We need attention to every detail with an eye for the points no one has considered. The rewards for performance are significant. You'll help improve the health of millions. And you'll do your life's best work.(sm) Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm) Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
As a Senior Data Scientist, you will become a key member of a data science recruitment and training function for Optum. This function will work with Optum business units to identify and deliver results on high-impact projects leveraging big data analytics and machine learning. You will work with both interns and new hires to apply data science skills to important business problems. In this position, you will be advocating the power of data science concepts and working with cross-functional teams to create actionable insight across core business lines. You will identify relevant skill and knowledge gaps needed to solve business problems and will develop training programs to close these gaps while providing hands on experience solving major healthcare problems. We are looking for someone who is passionate about asking and answering questions through the use of large structured and unstructured data. It is critical to have exceptional communication skills and the ability to make complex concepts simple and easy to understand. Primary Responsibilities: Lead a team of data scientists to discover insights and identify opportunities through the use of statistical, data mining and visualization techniques. Conduct training and educational programs in data science. Document findings, including assumptions and validation work in a clear structured manner. Summarize and present findings; adjust the content and level of detail to appropriate level of the audience Advise project teams and project sponsors. Use strong business, problem solving skills and programming knowledge to quickly cycle hypotheses through discovery Work closely with clients, clinicians, data stewards, and other business and technology leaders to frame problem definition and potential solutions Required Qualifications: Advanced degree in quantitative field, computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, bioinformatics, epidemiology or similar 2+ years of statistical analysis, quantitative analytics, and/or forecasting/predicting analytics in a corporate or Post Graduate setting Familiarity applying machine learning preferably using distributed systems like Hadoop, Hive, Spark or similar libraries Experience with R or Python Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an Agile Software Development environment Experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau Experience with healthcare data External reputation in the industry
Experience with MapReduce associated languages such as Pig, Sawzall, Scala
Experience with big data technologies like Hadoop, Hive, Spark, H2o and others Job : IT Data Warehousing/Analytics Primary Location: US-MA-Boston Organization: Optum Data Management Schedule: Full-time Number of Openings: 1Requeriments :
- M.Sc. or higher Degree in Bioinformatics
- M.Sc. or higher Degree in Computer Science
- M.Sc. or higher Degree in Statistics
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Additional Info:
No industry is moving faster than health care. And no organization is better positioned to lead health care forward. We need attention to every detail with an eye for the points no one has considered. The rewards for performance are significant. You'll help improve the health of millions. And you'll do your life's best work.(sm) Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm) Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]