Epidemiologist - Remote

Overview

At United Healthcare, we are simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do impacts the lives of millions and helps build a health care system that is more responsive, affordable and optimized. United Healthcare’s Medical Policy team seeks a skilled epidemiologist to support the development and maintenance of medical policies. This individual will research the medical literature and summarize relevant scientific articles for medical policies in collaboration with a clinical policy writer and medical director, and maintain them over time using the latest published evidence.

The ideal candidate will have experience in literature search, critical review of the clinical literature, summarizing evidence into medical policies or similar documents, close multidisciplinary collaborations, and in process innovation and improvement.

Primary Responsibilities

• Search the literature for scientific evidence
• Critically appraise and summarize published evidence
• Develop and maintain medical policies
• Serve as a key resource on complex and/or critical evidence reviews (e.g., methods, interpretation)
• Contribute to cross functional discussions related to research topics
• Present findings in both small and large group settings
• Collaborate with a larger team of medical policy writers, physicians, policy publication, and implementation experts to drive policy quality
• Support continuous refinement and evolution of the medical policy development and maintenance process to drive industry-leading quality, top-of-talent work, and optimal use of modern content development and publication tools

Work Setup

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

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience critically evaluating and synthesizing academic or scientific literature with demonstrated ability to identify methodological flaws, biases, or gaps in research
• 2+ years of experience in writing medical policies or similar scientific documents, such as systematic reviews
• Excellent knowledge of biostatistics, clinical epidemiological methods, and outcomes research
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and working in a shared document environment
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proven excellent medical writing skills and ability to write clearly for a diverse audience
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present information to large audiences
• Proven solid interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a large and diverse team
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn, innovate, and adapt in a fast-paced setting

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience applying the GRADE methodology to assess the quality of evidence and strength of recommendations in biomedical literature reviews
• Experience using citation management software (e.g., End Note, Zotero), Microsoft Excel and Word, and cloud-based collaboration tools such as SharePoint or Dropbox in a professional or academic environment
• Research experience in clinical medicine
• Experience in payer, managed care, health insurance, or clinical settings
• Healthcare policy writing experience
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to United Health Group's Telecommuter Policy

Compensation and Benefits

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Details

Final date to receive applications:
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.

Equal Opportunity and Workplace Policy

At United Health Group, we are committed to equal opportunity in employment. United Health Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. United Health Group is a drug-free workplace;

candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.