Ireland Job Openings

Optum

Data Scientist - Pharmacy Analytics

Dublin

FULL TIME

October 16, 2024

Data Scientist, Pharmacy Analytics – Dublin, Hybrid

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. 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 team’s healthcare system work better for everyone.

As a Data Scientist, you will use data science and machine learning techniques to analyze clinical and claims data to identify cost saving opportunities and deliver business insights. The successful candidate will partner with Pharmacy business units to build scalable solutions to business problems. The role requires strong collaboration with internal partners to bringing actionable, innovative analytic solutions to fruition.

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 Dublin office and telecommuting from a home-based office.

Primary Responsibilities of Data Scientist, Pharmacy Analytics:

Produce analytic output to support decision-making.
Build scalable data solutions for core business functions.
Collaborate with different lines of business to understand their analytic needs, propose & deliver business solutions and drive change.
Implement process improvement initiatives and automation for efficiency where appropriate.
Research, interpret, and analyse diverse and complex data and communicate findings to influence the business direction.
Utilise a broad range of analytic approaches including predictive analytics, issue detection, trend analysis, and data visualisation to best address the business priorities.

Required Qualifications of Data Scientist, Pharmacy Analytics:

Degree Qualified (BA, BS) in relevant field (analytics, mathematics, economics, business, statistics, engineering, or finance) or equivalent experience
Good experience in data analytics or data science, ideally with experience working with financial or healthcare-related data (e.g. pharmaceuticals, medical claims).
Experience researching, interpreting, and analysing diverse and complex data.
Proficiency in SQL and at least one scripting language such as R or Python.
Demonstrated effective project ownership, management, drive & delivery
Stakeholder management experience, dealing with multiple stakeholders, and forming effective partnerships.
Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely in writing and orally to individuals and groups.

Preferred Qualifications of Data Scientist, Pharmacy Analytics:

Proficiency in a visualisation tool like Excel, Tableau, Power BI or Qlik View/Qlik Sense etc.
Experience or knowledge with cloud-based data analytics e.g. (AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks)
Masters and/or Ph D in Finance, Analytics, Economics, Mathematics, Econometrics, or other relevant field of study
Experience in healthcare industry, either from a pharmaceutical background or consulting firm.

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 United Health Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
At United Health 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.
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