Remote AI Strategy & Innovation Manager - Life Sciences

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Manager of AI Innovation and Strategy for Life Sciences to lead AI strategy and delivery for pharma, biotech, and medical tech clients. The role spans discovery to value realization, with remote work nationwide and in-office requirements in Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. for some hires.

Responsibilities include managing workstreams, coaching teams, ensuring quality, and supporting business development while applying strong life sciences and AI fluency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in consulting or AI-enabled solution delivery.
• 3+ years of life sciences industry experience.
• Experience managing workstreams from discovery to implementation.
• Ability to structure and solve complex problems.
• Experience leading client stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of AI, ML, analytics, data platforms, and modern delivery approaches.
• Understanding of privacy, security, regulatory, and responsible AI considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI strategy and workstreams within life sciences engagements.
• Manage day-to-day engagement activities and milestones.
• Translate business, scientific, and operational requirements into plans.
• Collaborate with technical and functional teams to deliver AI-enabled solutions.
• Coach, supervise, and develop consultants and analysts.
• Ensure quality and timely delivery aligned with objectives.
• Support business development and client proposals.

Skills

Consulting experience

AI delivery

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Manager of AI Innovation and Strategy for Life Sciences to lead AI strategy and delivery for pharma, biotech, and medical tech clients. The role spans discovery to value realization, with remote work nationwide and in-office requirements in Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. for some hires.

Responsibilities include managing workstreams, coaching teams, ensuring quality, and supporting business development while applying strong life sciences and AI fluency.