Senior Director, AI​/ML Engineering - Remote

Optum Tech is a global leader in health care innovation. Our teams develop cutting-edge solutions that help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. From advanced data analytics and AI to cybersecurity, we use innovative approaches to solve some of health care's most complex challenges. Your contributions here have the potential to change lives.

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Optum AI is United Health Group's enterprise AI team. We are AI/ML scientists and engineers with deep expertise in AI/ML engineering for health care. We develop AI/ML solutions for the highest impact opportunities across United Health Group businesses including United Healthcare, Optum Financial, Optum Health, Optum Insight, and Optum Rx. In addition to transforming the health care journey through responsible AI/ML innovation, our charter also includes developing and supporting an enterprise AI/ML development platform.

• Have impact at scale:
  We have the data and resources to make an impact n our solutions are deployed, they have the potential to make health care system work better for everyone
• Do ground-breaking work:
  
  Many of our current projects involve cutting edge ML, NLP and LLM techniques. Generative AI methods for working with structured and unstructured health care data are continuously being developed and improved. We are working in one of the most important frontiers of AI/ML research and development
• Partner with world-class experts on innovative solutions:
  Our team members are developing novel AI/ML solutions to business challenges. In some cases, this includes the opportunity to file patents and publish papers about the methods we develop. We also collaborate with AI/ML researchers at some of the world's top universities

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Sr Director of AI/ML Engineering to lead the development and execution of a transformative AI strategy within the healthcare sector. This role blends strategic leadership with deep technical expertise, requiring hands-on involvement in designing and deploying advanced AI and machine learning solutions that drive clinical and operational excellence. You will spearhead innovation through cutting-edge research, establish ethical AI governance, and ensure scalable, reliable integration of AI technologies across complex healthcare systems.

Collaborating with cross-functional leaders, you will translate critical healthcare challenges into impactful AI initiatives, while mentoring top talent and presenting strategic insights to executive leadership. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI in healthcare and improve outcomes at scale.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely
* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

• Develop and execute org-wide AI strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives and growth initiatives
• Maintain hands-on involvement in key AI projects, actively contributing to code, model development, and technical solutions
• Drive innovation through research and adoption of cutting-edge AI technologies and methodologies
• Establish AI governance frameworks, ethical guidelines, and best practices across the organization
• Personally design, develop, and implement AI and machine learning models using statistical analysis and deep learning algorithms
• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to translate business needs into AI strategy
• Collaborate with team leads in the deployment and maintenance of AI models in production environments, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
• Spearhead integration of AI solutions with existing systems and applications
• Establish KPIs and performance metrics for AI solutions and drive continuous improvement
• Present AI vision, roadmaps, and results to executive leadership and board members
• Lead research initiatives and partnerships to maintain competitive advantage in AI capabilities
• Men…