Research Analyst, Real World Data and Evidence - Remote

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum Infusion Services clinical programs team is looking for a clinician as a Research Analyst, Real World Data and Evidence with a strong desire to learn and expand their abilities into the analysis of real world data and evidence. The role will collaborate with organizational stakeholders including nursing, intake, sales, quality, clinical services, pharmacy programs, payer relations and shared services partners to generate high quality clinical data. Work will be focused with external clients, but also support internal clinical data validation.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with business owners to document report requirements and produce agreed upon data extracts
• Collaborate with business owners and data/reporting team to create data extracts capturing measurable data for project/program analysis
• Generate high quality, readily interpretable
• Adaptable to work independently and in a group setting to achieve overall departmental goals
• Team player and strong ability to work with other disciplines across the company
• Work with minimal guidance; effectively prioritize multiple tasks, priorities, projects, and deadlines
• Comfortable working within a fast pace changing environment
• Identify issues and help form hypotheses, solutions and strategies to address customers needs on Real World Data
• Effective manage and track all studies/analyses to ensure timelines are met and all stakeholders aware of project status
• Support internal clinical teams with data generation for research including posters, manuscripts and white papers

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:

• Current, unrestricted RN or pharmacist license
• 2+ years conduct research on data sources and initiatives on Real-World Data
• Intermediate to advanced EXCEL, Visio, and PowerPoint skills
• Proven excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills, and ability to balance multiple deliverables
• Proven competency to convert research and business requirements to process plans and specifications
• Proven creative at solving complex problems with strong analytical ability to recommend solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of manual medical chart review experience
• 1+ years of SQL experience

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In 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.

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.

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 workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.