Data Scientist - Remote

Data Scientist - Remote at UnitedHealth Group Skip to main content The UnitedHealth Group Careers website will be undergoing planned maintenance. There will be downtime on Friday, March 27th 5:00 PM Central - Saturday, March 28th 5:00 PM Central. Pursue your passion and potential Data Scientist - Remote Minnetonka, Minnesota Bookmark job Caring. Connecting. Growing together. With these values to guide us, our people are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we are honored to serve. Integrity Compassion Inclusion Relationships Innovation Performance Data Scientist - Remote Requisition number: 2339616 Job category: Business & Data Analytics Primary location: Minnetonka, MN Date posted: 05/19/2026 Overtime status: Exempt Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together This Data Scientist is the first of its kind and critical role for accelerating the AI agenda across UHC Consumer Operations. This position will report to the Sr Director Data AI Program Management, Governance and Data Integrity. This position combines data science with healthcare innovation, AI ethics, and regulatory compliance, providing a unique opportunity to help shape the future of AI applications in healthcare. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine AI methodologies, develop and validate robust testing protocols to identify potential model failures. A successful candidate will interact with diverse teams using a wide variety of AI methods and validate test plans and results. They will design and oversee testing and monitoring plans for novel use