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Unitedhealthcare is a company that`s on the riseWe`re expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we thinkHere, innovation isn`t about another gadget, it`s about transforming the health care industryReady to make a difference? make yourself at home with us and start doing your life`s best work.(sm)
The clinical program evaluation team in uhc value creation is charged with conducting a systematic review and impact evaluation for all clinical programs touching the lives of our membersThe goal of the program is to ensure that each clinical program deployed represents our best opportunities to improve health and reduce costThe team’s efforts inform clinical program investments, program scaling, scoping, and program refinementThis researcher is accountable for designing and executing clinical program evaluation studies to measure the impact of each program using leading indicator data and ultimately mature data (e.g., claims) as they emerge over time.
The researcher will have both an active individual contributor role and serve as project-specific lead researcher for research and program evaluation studies that help uhc value creation develop and evaluate impactful clinical programsIdeal candidates will have strong study design and statistical methods training.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within united states as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary responsibilities:
In collaboration with clinical program evaluation and the division leadership, design and conduct clinical program evaluation studies for planned and deployed clinical programs
Collaborate with clinical program designers and implementation managers to ensure that deployment approach and data collection plan support rigorous evaluation
Document research and program evaluations study plans clearly and work with programming and analytic teams to translate plans into analytic documents and operational instructions to support successful project execution
Lead teams of data analysts and programmers to execute study plans
Manage study timelines and deliverables
Serve as a methods subject area expert for the clinical program evaluation team in your methodological area(s) of expertise
Play a key role in the ongoing development of the clinical program evaluation team by mentoring and train new research and analytic staff
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:
Doctoral degree in health services research, health economics, epidemiology, sociology, psychology, or population health sciences (or master’s degree with commensurate experience)The degree program must have a significant focus on observational study design and quantitative analytic methods
5+ years of experience with sas, r, stata or similar statistical software
3+ years designing and conducting health care research and health care evaluating treatment/interventions
3+ years of research experience with claims data, ehr, and other observational research data assets
Formal training in advanced methodology relevant to the evaluation of treatments or other health care interventions (e.g., causal inference methods, missing data methodology)
Preferred qualifications:
3+ year of experience in health care database programming
Experience in specific clinical area(s) (e.g., oncology, cardio-metabolic, genomics)
Proven record of publication in peer-reviewed literature and presentation at national conferences
Careers with unitedhealthcareLet`s talk about opportunityStart with a fortune 5 organization that`s serving more than 85 million people already and building the industry`s singular reputation for bold ideas and impeccable executionNow, add your energy, your passion for excellence, your near-obsession with driving change for the betterGet the picture? unitedhealthcare is serving employers and individuals, states and communities, military families and veterans where ever they`re found across the globeWe bring them the resources of an industry leader and a commitment to improve their lives that`s second to noneThis is no small opportunityIt`s where you can do your life`s best work.(sm)
Colorado residents only: the salary range for colorado residents is $94,500 to $171,700Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etcIn addition to your salary, unitedhealth group offers 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 unitedhealth group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
*all telecommuters will be required to adhere to unitedhealth group’s telecommuter policy
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: unitedhealth group is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Unitedhealth group is a drug-free workplaceCandidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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