Research Associate - Hybrid from Boston, MA

Optum is a global organization 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and project specific support to Epidemiologists and Project Managers (schedule meetings, record meeting minutes, conduct literature searches, etc.)
• Format project deliverables including tables, figures, reports, manuscripts, presentations, etc.
• Ensure quality assurance of prepared deliverables
• Prepare materials for Institutional Review Board, National Death Index and internal health plan approval
• Follow department standard operating procedures
• Assist fellow Research Associate team members as needed
• Lead and manage the efforts and performance of all third-party consultants and vendors to execute project activities according to project milestones
• Assist in development of data collection materials and third-party vendor/consultant training materials
• Plan, organize and manage data collection aspects of assigned medical record or survey research activities
• Ensure quality assurance of deliverables from third-party vendors and consultants including status reports, data collection tools, etc.
• Act as a primary liaison for study team members and third parties (vendors, consultants, patients, and providers) for project questions
• Maintain and communicate project timelines and status reports with internal project team members, vendors, and external consultants
• Organize, maintain, handle, and archive sensitive and protected information
• Perform regular archiving of project emails and study documentation
• Assist with internal and external audit preparation and support

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:

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare, public health, life sciences, chemistry, biology, or related science degree
• 2+ years of experience in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• 1+ years of work experience in an administrative, research/lab or project support role
• 1+ years of experience formatting materials for reports, tables and presentations supporting projects and clients
• 1+ years of experience with document management and organization for internal/external audit support
• 1+ years of experience ensuring work quality by following SOPs and department procedures
• Currently reside in Boston, MA area with the ability to work in-office a minimum of 1 day per week

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with medical records, surveys, and/or health claims data
• Experience in Adobe Acrobat Professional and/or Visio
• Experience communicating professionally, both orally and in writing to internal and external partners/clients
• Experience working independently and proactively solving problems in a collaborative team environment
• Interest in epidemiology, drug safety, public health, and/or pharmaceuticals

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 $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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 marginalized 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.

UnitedHealth Group is 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 is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.