Director of Data Analytics- Dublin or Letterkenny/ Hybrid

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. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

About the Role:

As a Fortune 5 business, we’re one of the world’s leading healthcare companies. There are no limits here on the resources you’ll have or the challenges you’ll encounter.

We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals. With a continued record of growth and stability, we’re on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding teams.
As the Director of Data Analytics, you will lead our highly skilled team of data analysts responsible for delivering a comprehensive Client Rebate Reporting analytics strategy. Your strategic vision will guide the development and enhancements to industry leading solutions such as the Rebate Hub, benefiting both OptumRx clients and members. Your leadership will be instrumental in fostering innovative data analytics solutions / products to enhance our pharmacy benefit management (PBM) services.

Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Letterkenny office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

Primary Responsibilities of the Director of Data Analytics:

• Lead and mentor a team of Principal and Senior Data Analysts.
• Oversee the ongoing evolution of the Rebate Hub that leads the market in terms of innovation and data driven client rebate insights.
• Act as a consultant to business units, understanding their challenges, the business, and delivering analytics to support long-term data-driven strategies.
• Identify opportunities to drive incremental rebate revenue.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Manage resource allocation and project prioritization, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and senior leaders within the organization.
• Communicate complex analytical outcomes and strategic insights to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and impactful manner.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, sustainable, and scalable solutions by collaborating effectively with IT and business partners
• Lead the team in rapid prototyping, testing, and iterating on new insights to support dynamic business needs.

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 of the Director of Data Analytics:

• Proven track record of leading data analytics teams and projects, preferably in a healthcare and/or in PBM business.
• Prior experience in a consulting or strategic advisory roles.
• Proficiency with SQL, Python, data visualization tools.
• Understanding of product development, strategy, sales, marketing.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional ability to communicate technical concepts and insights to stakeholders at all levels across the organization.

Preferred Qualifications of the Director of Data Analytics:

• Degree in a discipline with a strong analytical focus such as Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or Engineering.
• Proficiency with Databricks, cloud technology
• Experience in deploying AI/ML solutions in a healthcare setting that have delivered measurable business impact.

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 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. © 2024 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.