Associate Director, Global Environmental - Center of Excellence - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

1d•Remote

About The Position

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. This senior leadership role within the UnitedHealth Group (UHG) Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety (EOHS) organization serves as the enterprise authority for environmental compliance and industrial hygiene. The Associate Director leads the Global Environmental & Industrial Hygiene Center of Excellence (COE), providing strategic direction, advanced technical expertise, and governance to ensure regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and operational excellence across all UHG business operations. Reporting directly to the Director of Global EOHS COE, the Associate Director is a key member of the EOHS leadership team and acts as UHG’s foremost expert in environmental regulatory frameworks, exposure science, industrial hygiene methodologies, and environmental risk management. This role is responsible for designing and deploying the systems, standards, and enterprise programs that enable consistent environmental stewardship and protection of worker health. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week. You’ll be rewarded and recognized 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 provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in EHS, with deep knowledge in Environmental Compliance & Industrial Hygiene
3+ years of direct or indirect leadership of high-performing technical teams
Demonstrated success influencing cross-functional stakeholders
Proven solid analytical and systems skills
Proven excellent communication skills
Ability to travel as required

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or professional credentials (CIH, CSP, CHMM, PE, or equivalent)
Experience in large, complex, or highly regulated industries
Demonstrated success leading organizational change and scaling programs
Reside in or near Eden Prairie, MN as this is the preferred location
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Responsibilities

Provide expert technical direction for all enterprise environmental compliance programs, including air emissions, wastewater, hazardous materials, waste management, and environmental permitting
Lead the enterprise industrial hygiene strategy, including exposure assessment, monitoring protocols, sampling strategies (air, water, surface, noise), and control methodologies
Establish governance for indoor environmental quality across office, operational, and high-risk environments
Oversee development and maintenance of hazardous and regulated waste programs
Develop and execute the enterprise environmental and industrial hygiene strategy
Leverage data analytics and technology to enhance environmental risk visibility
Lead creation and maintenance of policies, standards, and technical guidance
Direct environmental and industrial hygiene risk assessments and compliance evaluations
Manage regulatory relationships and ensure timely submission of required reports, permits, and notifications
Maintain expert-level knowledge of applicable environmental and occupational regulations
Lead and develop a high-performing team of environmental and industrial hygiene professionals
Oversee third-party consultants and vendors
Collaborate with internal partners across the enterprise
Develop and report enterprise environmental and industrial hygiene metrics
Conduct site visits and field evaluations
Manage budgets, resource planning, and long-range capability development
Perform other duties as assigned