Senior Director, Forecasting and Modeling, Optum Rx - Remote

UnitedHealth Group Inc.•Eden Prairie, MN

30d•Remote

About The Position

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Position Summary We are seeking a strategic and client-focused leader to build and lead the U.S. Forecasting & Modeling team within OptumRx. This team will serve as the primary interface between our global modeling capability and the clients, consultants, and internal partners who rely on these forecasts to make informed decisions about pharmacy benefit design and clinical program adoption. The U.S. team will focus on interpreting and communicating model results, supporting finalist and renewal meetings, and helping internal stakeholders and clients understand the implications of pharmacy trend forecasts and scenario modeling. 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.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in forecasting, modeling, and/or data science
5+ years in an analytics leadership role with client-facing experience (internal and/or external stakeholders)
5+ years of experience presenting to executive-level stakeholders and clients
Experience explaining complex models to non-technical audiences
Proficiency in statistical modeling techniques (e.g., linear/logistic regression, tree-based methods)
Proficiency in in statistical modeling tools such as SAS, Databricks and/or Python

Nice To Haves

Experience building new teams and/or capabilities
Experience supporting or leading finalist or renewal meetings in a client-facing capacity
Experience with model governance and ethical AI practices
Familiarity with open-source forecasting tools (e.g., Prophet)
Familiarity with agile management and experience working with IT on development projects
Background in healthcare, financial services, and/or other data-intensive industries
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Responsibilities

Build and lead a U.S.-based team of forecasting analysts
Serve as the primary point of contact for forecasting requests from account management and clinical consulting teams
Present modeling results and insights to clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders
Translate complex statistical models into clear, actionable narratives for non-technical audiences
Collaborate with global modeling teams and AI product teams to ensure alignment and integration
Guide new models through Optum's Machine Learning Review Board (MLRB)
Support the development of reusable modeling tools and processes that can be scaled across the enterprise