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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Educational Background: 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.
• Technical Skills: High Proficiency in Power BI development.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights.
• Creativity: Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present data findings clearly and concisely to non-technical stakeholders.
• Drive: Self-motivated and driven, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Geospatial Analytics: Familiarity or interest in learning geospatial analytics and tools is a plus.
• Predictive Analytics: Ability to develop and test the performance of predictive analytics machine learning algorithms is a plus.
• AI Capabilities: Interest in eventually incorporating AI capabilities into solutions is a plus.

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.
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.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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. Analyze complex data sets and algorithms to provide actionable insights.
• 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. Collaborate effectively with multiple global advanced analytics teams, leveraging IP from each team for solution development.
• 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. Develop measures based on integrating multiple datasets (both internal and publicly available data).
• Iterative Development: Comfort in working in a highly iterative development cycle.
• Business Requirements: Gather and document business requirements to ensure analytical solutions meet stakeholder 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.