Associate Director Clinical Consultant

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.

Associate Director Clinical Consultants working in Optum Ireland Analytics are developing cutting edge analytical products from one of the world's richest healthcare datasets. You will be at the intersection of clinical medicine, data science and technology.

Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

What you will do:

• Work with autonomy and in partnership with Medical Directors and Data Scientists to find solutions to complex problems.  This means leveraging clinical, technical and analytical expertise across the enterprise to architect, deploy and oversee clinical and population health analytics and technology solutions
• Contribute to a variety of projects including proofs of concept, new product / component development, and reengineering initiatives that have the capability to transform the industry
• Lead and contribute to the validation of data science- and AI-enabled solutions, including user acceptance testing (UAT), to ensure that outputs are accurate, reliable and aligned with clinical and business requirements. Have confidence working with large and complex datasets, solid proficiency in Excel, and the ability to apply statistical methods to evaluate model performance, identify trends or anomalies, interpret findings and communicate clear, actionable recommendations to technical and non-technical team members and partners
• Be familiar with the state-of-the-art around big data analytics and associated technologies and techniques
• Think independently and advocate for the clinical application of data science methods and applications and how they can benefit healthcare operations
• Think critically outside your immediate sphere of responsibility
• Provide clinical oversight and governance based on evidence-based medicine, clinical guidelines, and best practices while adhering to any and all local, state, federal, or global legal and regulatory requirements
• Have solid communication and presentation skills, including strengths in translating highly complex concepts, results, models and technologies in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences

You will 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.

What you will bring:

If you don't meet every single requirement, don't let that hold you back - we're just as excited about potential as we are about qualifications and experience, and you could be exactly who we're looking for.

• Master's degree in Public Health or a related discipline, or equivalent advanced education in analytics, healthcare, or research methodologies
• Fully qualified physician with proven practicing experience and an active, unrestricted registration with the Irish Medical Council
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of clinical medicine, clinical guidelines, and the implementation of evidence-based practices within clinical workflows
• Proven experience in analytics, data science, technology development, or technology implementation within business or academic environments
• Proven experience working within fast-paced, Agile environments, with the ability to manage responsibilities across multiple concurrent projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of statistical concepts and methodologies
• Demonstrated knowledge of the U.S. healthcare system

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional development  
• Inclusive and supportive team culture  
• Key benefits: Private health insurance, wellness programs, matching pension contribution, lunch provided by the company, training opportunities, employee donations matching and others

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.  

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: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2026 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.

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