Lead Data Scientist

As a Lead Data Scientist at UnitedHealth Group, you will be part of the Optum global organization that focuses on delivering care using technology to improve health outcomes for millions of people. Your work with the team will directly impact health optimization on a global scale, connecting individuals with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources necessary for their well-being. You will thrive in a culture of inclusion, surrounded by talented peers, and supported by comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. **Key Responsibilities:** - Reviewing the work of others - Developing innovative approaches - Being sought out as an expert - Serving as a leader and mentor **Qualifications Required:** - Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or related field - 5+ years of proven experience in AI/ML with successful project portfolio - Experience with MCP servers and their application in AI/ML projects - Expertise in NLP, prompt engineering, and intelligent agent development - Strong programming skills in Python, R, or Java - Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, etc. - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills - Leadership experience in managing small to medium-sized teams - Effective communication skills for presenting technical details to non-technical audiences Join the TAI initiative at UnitedHealth Group to develop a conversational bot using the RAG framework and LLM, create new models, and integrate GenAI for data analysis. Your role will involve producing innovative solutions driven by exploratory data analysis from large, unstructured datasets, using your expertise in statistics, machine learning, programming, data modeling, and advanced mathematics to make valuable discoveries and improve products. Comply with employment contract terms, company policies, and any directives to support flexible work benefits and environment changes. Stay updated as the company may modify these policies at its discretion.,