Principal Data Analyst

Principal Data Analyst- Dublin

Optum is a global organisation 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.

As a Fortune 5 business, we’re one of the world’s leading healthcare companies. There are no limits here on the resources you’ll have or the challenges you’ll encounter.
We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals. With a continued record of growth and stability, we’re on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding teams.

 OptumRx is looking for a curious and self-motivated individual as part of a hybrid analytics/contracts team tasked with bringing increased understanding and clarity to contract interpretation and the financial analytics that quantify potential impacts. This role will be responsible for interfacing with various stakeholders, understanding current processes and implementing change where applicable, and establishing relationships with internal teams. We are looking for people that can collaborate closely with internal partners, comfortably work with contract language and data, and is adaptable and eager to learn. Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements.  This role will include several days a week with team members in the Dublin office, in the Republic of Ireland.

Primary Responsibilities of the Principal Data Analyst:

• Collaborate with internal partners to ensure they receive and understand the terms of our PBM contracts

• Develop and maintain visions and roadmaps for our internal team’s utilization of the Contract Analysis Tool (CAT)

• Drive continuous improvement in contract management processes, tools, and governance frameworks

• Create a centralized repository of contracts and ensure accurate documentation, version control, and audit readiness

• Identify non-preferred contract language and when possible, endeavor to get the language changed

• Utilize exceptional organizational skills in the management of OptumRx Client contracts including but not limited to ensuring accurate/timely data, generating reports, and tracking monthly performance & adherence metrics

• Demonstrate understanding of complex contract language to assess; financial, non-financial impact and legal implications of requested contract changes

• Rapidly develop new insights and iterate upon those insights to drive business decisions

• Stakeholder management experience, with strong communication skills and ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels

• Team player that can successfully manage multiple activities, assess priorities and achieve solutions under deadlines for themselves

You will be rewarded and recognised 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. 

Required Qualifications of the Principal Data Analyst:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline (e.g. Business, English, Finance, Legal) or equivalent experience

• Proven experience in managed health care or pharmacy benefit management contracts

• Advanced level of proficiency with MS Word and Excel

 Preferred Qualifications of the Principal Data Analyst:

• Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, Law)

• Proven experience in contract analysis, contract management or review strategy development and contract redlining experience

• Experience in pharmaceutical industry context

Soft Skills Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

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 marginalised 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. © 2025 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.

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