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Job TitleDirector, AI Transformation and Strategy - Remote
CompanyLensa
Job LocationWashington, DC
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Job CategoryEngineering and Information Technology
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Description"Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs but promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients recruitment ad agencies and marketing partners. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this job for UnitedHealth Group. Clicking ""Apply Now"" or ""Read more"" on Lensa redirects you to the job board/employer site. Any information collected there is subject to their terms and privacy notice. 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. The AI Transformation and Strategy team led by our Chief AI Transformation and Strategy Officer owns the development of our enterprise AI strategy and modernization agenda. Our small but highly empowered team drives high-impact AI initiatives to deliver significant value to our business and those we serve. As the Director of Planning and Strategy you will support and work hand-in-hand with our Chief AI Transformation and Strategy Officer developing content working with businesses and delivering analyses that will advance our mission through AI. You will partner with business and technology stakeholders to develop AI/ML strategies for the highest impact opportunities across UnitedHealth Group businesses including UnitedHealthcare Optum Financial Optum Health Optum Insight and Optum Rx. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities Enterprise strategy Partner with internal business and technology stakeholders to define and execute an enterprise-wide AI strategy that aligns with UnitedHealth Group’s business goals regulatory requirements and healthcare industry trends Analyze market trends the competitive landscape and emerging AI technologies to identify opportunities for improved healthcare quality and outcomes commercialization and operations / efficiency Generate analyses to quantify the business case and expected value for any AI engagement Guide strategic investment decisions and execution strategies for AI initiatives ensuring alignment with UHG’s business and quality objectives Foster a culture of AI literacy across the organization enabling business leaders to leverage AI for strategic decision-making Ensure consistency in internal and external communications used to describe AI applications at UHG establishing UHG as a leader in ethical healthcare AI Product strategy Partner with UHG’s AI product and engineering teams to define the vision roadmap and execution strategy for AI-powered products and solutions within UHG Establish best practices for AI use case identification model development and output validation ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations (HIPAA CMS etc.) Develop frameworks for measuring AI value and ROI ensuring alignment with business KPIs quality standards and key timelines Support culture of responsible AI practices including bias mitigation transparency and fairness in AI builds and implementations Corporate Development and Partnerships Lead AI-related corporate development strategy identifying and evaluating acquisition and partnership targets that enhance UHG’s ability to operate at the highest standards Structure strategic partnerships and implementations with AI technology providers startups research institutions and industry partners to drive innovation and accelerate AI’s impact within UHG Create integration plans for acquired AI technologies ensuring seamless alignment with existing platforms and business units Implementation and Execution Drive stakeholder alignment across business operations and technology to ensure AI engagements are set up to deliver measurable outcomes receive cross-functional support and minimize business disruption Define and track KPIs of AI implementations to measure success of implementation and delivery of expected value across operational efficiencies cost reduction and/or member outcomes 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. Required Qualifications 6+ years of professional experience 4+ years of strategy experience with prior experience working with highly complex initiatives 2+ years of leadership experience Demonstrated experience leading initiatives partnering with senior stakeholders and driving impact at scale Preferred Qualifications MBA 5+ years of post-graduate degree experience in consulting investment banking or analogous corporate experience 5+ years of healthcare industry experience. Demonstrated expertise in healthcare especially the payor or provider space a major plus as is working knowledge of UnitedHealthcare Optum and/or UHG businesses Experience with AI/ML strategy product and/or technical experience Experience managing P&L and/or budget responsibilities All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets education work experience certifications etc. In addition to your salary we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package incentive and recognition programs equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $132200 to $226600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 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 marginalized 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. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race national origin religion age color sex sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local state or federal laws rules or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. If you have questions about this posting please contact support@lensa.com"
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