Optum · 20 hours ago
Chief Data Officer
Eden Prairie, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$225K/yr - $375K/yr
15+ years expOptum is a global leader in health care innovation, developing cutting-edge solutions to improve health systems. The Chief Data Officer will lead data initiatives across UnitedHealth Group, defining a comprehensive data strategy and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance data governance and operational effectiveness.
EducationHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Define and evolve UHG's global data strategy, aligning initiatives with business priorities
Craft and communicate a compelling narrative on data and AI's transformative potential
Build aligned technology and data solutions that serve the enterprise
Be visible and in service to the organization, collaborating with CIOs to create a clear, transformative technology and data strategy
Lead and influence senior stakeholders through strong relationships, navigating complexity with agility and financial acumen
Identify strategic investment opportunities to accelerate growth and improve outcomes
Drive Adoption Of These 5 Data Mesh Pillars
Data Mesh Enablement: Federated domain ownership with interoperability through enterprise platforms
Centralized Data Mastering: Establish golden records for member, provider, client, and product data
Enterprise Standards & Certification: Enforce certification for data products to ensure quality and AI-readiness
Self-Service Accessibility: Enable producers and consumers with AI-assisted tools for discovery, reuse, and insights
Governance, Compliance & Security: Implement fine-grained access controls, tagging ontology, and compliance frameworks
Develop frameworks for ethical AI, including bias mitigation, transparency, and accountability
Implement annotation services and synthetic data management to support AI model training while preserving privacy
Scale governance to support dynamic AI systems, ensuring explainability and compliance across global jurisdictions
Shape regulatory frameworks and standards through active participation in global councils and policy forums
Publish thought leadership content and lead collaborations with academia, research institutions and/or industry bodies
Build scalable, healthcare-specific data asset for UHG's core businesses
Align corporate data taxonomy and ensure interoperability across platforms
Oversee global data collection, storage, and accessibility with appropriate restriction
Partner with Technology and enterprise leadership to enable secure, governed access to data assets and ensure alignment and business priorities
Drive measurable business impact through data-driven decision-making
Partner with business leaders to unlock internal and commercial opportunities using insights
Lead transformation using emerging technologies for data storage and analysis
Champion modernization initiatives that accelerate enterprise data capabilities
Lead a global team of technologists, including data engineers, data scientists, technical product managers, and software engineers
Create impactful teams that thrive under your mentorship
Optimize team composition to ensure effective & efficient delivery
Qualification
Required
15+ years of progressive leadership experience in data strategy, governance, and enterprise technology
Deep expertise in global data operations and compliance, including knowledge of international data rights and data security domains (such as GDPR, HIPAA, and emerging AI regulations)
Prior experience serving as a Chief Data Officer for a Fortune 100 company, with a proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale data transformation
Experience leading a global team of 500+ professionals, fostering collaboration across diverse geographies and cultures
Background in regulated industries, with proven ability to engage with regulators and ensure compliance
Track record of influencing C-suite executives, shaping strategic decisions through data-driven insights
History of serving as a thought leader evidenced by speaking engagements, advisory roles, participation in global forums, white papers, contributions to policy development, and/or influencing data related standards
Proven ability to drive transformation and deliver measurable business impact
Demonstrated business, technical, and financial acumen
Exceptional stakeholder management and change leadership skills
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
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Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Chief Financial Officer
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