Sr. Principal Data Scientist - Remote

Sr. Principal 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 Sr. Principal 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 Sr. Principal Data Scientist - Remote Requisition number: 2359277 Job category: Business & Data Analytics Primary location: Minnetonka, MN Date posted: 05/22/2026 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. The Data Scientist is a senior-level individual contributor responsible for developing advanced analytics, predictive models, and data-driven insights that directly influence strategic business decisions. This role partners cross-functionally with clinical, product, operations, and client-facing teams to solve complex problems, optimize outcomes, and drive measurable value. The position requires deep expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, and data engineering principles, along with the ability to translate complex analytics into actionable business strategies. 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. are