UnitedHealth Group

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. OptumCare 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. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Sr Director, Client Scientific Solutions

AI EngineerMachine Learning EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001

Location

United States

Posted

17 days ago

Salary

Not specified

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

The Optum AI Sr Director, Client Scientific Solutions provides leadership for the development and deployment of applied AI/ML research and production initiatives at healthcare clients. This role leads applied research teams in developing and operationalizing advanced AI models, ensuring scalability and reliability. The Sr Director drives innovation, sets technical standards, and fosters collaboration across product and engineering teams to deliver measurable business impact. Applied Research to Production: Lead applied research teams in transitioning AI models from concept to production, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Oversee integration of research outputs into client production environments with solid governance and performance standards. Collaboration: Partner with product and engineering leaders to translate business needs into technical solutions and foster cross-functional alignment. Innovation Leadership: Drive adoption of advanced AI technologies and methodologies at clients to deliver innovative solutions aligned with organizational priorities. Responsible AI: Implement governance and standards for ethical AI practices, ensuring compliance and transparency in model development and deployment. Ecosystem Development: Establish frameworks and best practices for model lifecycle management, monitoring, and continuous improvement. Talent Strategy: Mentor, develop and train senior technical leaders and build a solid pipeline of AI talent through coaching and development initiatives.

Job Requirements

  • Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or related field
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in AI/ML with proven success in leading large-scale projects
  • Expertise in modern AI frameworks, machine learning algorithms, and model deployment
  • Experience managing senior technical teams with solid leadership and communication skills
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and scalable infrastructure
  • Demonstrated ability to drive measurable business impact through AI solutions
  • Proven commitment to responsible AI principles
  • All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase
  • 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

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