Epidemiologist - Remote

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UnitedHealthcare's Medical Policy team seeks a skilled and experienced epidemiologist to support the development and maintenance of medical policies. This individual will be responsible for researching the medical literature and summarizing relevant scientific articles for the medical policies in collaboration with a clinical policy writer and medical director and maintaining them over time using the latest published evidence. The ideal candidate will have experience in literature search, in critical review of the clinical literature, in summarizing evidence into medical policies or similar documents, in close multidisciplinary collaborations, and in process innovation and improvement.

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

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, communications, and implementation experts to drive policy quality 
• Support continuous refinement and evolution of the medical policy development and maintenance processes to drive industry-leading quality, top-of-talent work, and optimal use of modern content development and publication tools

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:

• 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
• Excellent medical writing skills/ability to write clearly for a diverse audience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications and working in shared document environment 
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present information to large audiences
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated solid interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a large and diverse team
• Demonstrated 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., Article Galaxy, EndNote), Microsoft Excel and Word, and cloud-based collaboration tools such as SharePoint or Dropbox in a professional or academic environment
• Experience using a component content management system (e.g., Paligo)
• Experience developing training modules, peer-to-peer learning, standard operating procedures (SOPs), or job aids
• Experience in payer, managed care, health insurance, or clinical settings
• Research experience in clinical medicine
• Healthcare policy writing experience

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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law 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 local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.