Sr. Medical Director of Clinical AI Capability Development (Remote)

About the role

UnitedHealthcare is looking for a Senior Medical Director of Clinical AI Capability Development, part of the UCS Clinical Evidence Group. The physician guides and supports the development of AI products and capabilities that leverage clinical insight across the organization, working with product, technology, data science and clinical teams. The role reports to the National CMO of the Clinical Evidence Group and is fully remote, from anywhere in the U.S.

Key responsibilities

• Bring a clinical lens to the AI portfolio vision, capability design, testing specifications, testing result audits, product refinement and performance monitoring
• Set standards of clinical performance measurement and thresholds with disciplines, using case-specific flexibility
• Work with enterprise partners and understand the needs of collaborators and customers, with a product lifecycle mindset
• Support adherence to enterprise AI review board processes and guide AI product support vendors
• Manage 1-3 reports and oversee the quality and efficiency of the AI evaluation team for clinical and clinical-adjacent matters
• Keep partners and the National CMO informed on progress, concerns and problem-solving

Required profile

• Masters-level degree (or higher) in statistics, epidemiology, health services research or a related field
• Active, unrestricted state medical license and active, unrestricted board certification in an ABMS/AOBMS specialty
• 5+ years as a clinician (MD, DO or equivalent)
• 3+ years in health plan administration, health services research, quality assurance or comparable work
• 3+ years as a consultant or team lead on quality improvement or product development
• Ability to interpret large data sets on audit performance, evaluation reproducibility and quality
• Deep knowledge of health plan medical policies, benefits, formularies and payment integrity
• Preferred: experience designing, testing and monitoring clinical AI capabilities

What we offer

• Salary of $292,300 to $438,500 per year for full-time employment
• Comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution