Vice President, AI/ML Engineering

UnitedHealth Group; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary leader for the role of VP, AI/ML Engineering. This strategic position involves defining and delivering an AI strategy that aligns with business priorities. You will collaborate with executive sponsors to drive an AI agenda, focusing on product innovation and high-value use cases. The role requires a dynamic individual capable of leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies to deliver impactful solutions. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while making a significant difference in healthcare outcomes and advancing health equity on a global scale. Join a culture that values diversity and innovation, and help shape the future of health technology.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• Proven experience in AI/ML leadership roles with successful strategy delivery.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies and trends.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver AI strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in AI/ML innovation and development.

Skills

AI/ML Leadership

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Innovation

Healthcare Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Advanced Degree in AI/ML or related field

Tools

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing

Robotics

Job description

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.

The VP, AI/ML Engineering is a strategic leadership role responsible for defining, building, and delivering an AI strategy and roadmap that aligns with UnitedHealth Group business priorities. You will collaborate with CIOs and Executive Business sponsors to influence an AI-driven agenda, including AI product Innovation and use cases targeting the highest benefit value.

This role requires a visionary leader who can drive AI innovation and leverage the latest industry trends and technologies to deliver high-impact solutions.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership and Engineering Accountability: Define, build, and deliver a comprehensive AI strategy and roadmap in alignment with UnitedHealth Group’s business goals, ensuring engineering excellence and accountability.
• Collaboration: Partner with CIOs and Executive Business sponsors to influence and drive an AI-driven agenda, focusing on AI product innovation and high-value use cases.
• Innovation: Continually identify proof of concepts and new innovations, leveraging the latest industry AI/ML trends and technologies.
• Research and Development: Lead AI research and development efforts to ensure the adoption of emerging AI technologies and trends, including machine learning (ML), natural language processing (NLP), and robotics.
• Partnership: Establish and maintain partnerships with academic institutions, research organizations, and universities to access cutting-edge research, talent, and technology.
• Team Leadership: Lead and grow a multidisciplinary team of AI/ML engineers, software engineers, and researchers, fostering a culture of innovation and operational excellence.

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:

• Proven experience in AI/ML leadership roles, with a track record of delivering successful AI strategies and solutions.
• Experience in the healthcare industry or a similarly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate complex AI concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences (in writing & verbally).
• Track record of influencing and driving an AI agenda at the executive level.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, trends, and best practices.
• Experience leading research and development efforts in AI/ML, including ML, NLP, and/or robotics.
• Excellent team leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and grow a high-performing team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Product orientation.
• Prior experience managing budgets & project/program plans.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, or a related field.
• Established network and experience partnering with academic institutions and research organizations.

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

The salary range for this role is $191,800 to $364,800 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.