• Act as a strategic thought partner to AQDS, and R&D leaders in defining the vision and roadmap for digital health and imaging technologies across the R&D continuum. • Lead, as well as collaborate with teams, regarding the identification, prioritization, and execution of high-impact use cases leveraging digital health technologies, imaging platforms, and advanced analytics in pre-clinical, translational, clinical research and post-market. • Lead and manage a team of data scientists and statisticians, overseeing the quality and compliance of their deliverables, and collaborating closely with research and development and commercial teams to support data-driven initiatives. • Collaborate with Digital Medicine and Translational Imaging team on protocol design, statistical analysis plans and regulatory submissions for development of novel digital endpoints in pre-clinical, clinical and post-market studies. • Drive strategy for development and validation of novel digital and imaging endpoints, including engagement with global regulatory agencies and external consortia to shape regulatory pathways and standards. • Partner with clinical, translational, biometrics, regulatory, safety, and therapeutic area leaders to integrate digital endpoints and imaging biomarkers into clinical development programs and lifecycle evidence plans. • Lead the development and governance of data science, AI/ML, and informatics roadmaps, driving strategic alignment, business case formulation, and prioritization of initiatives across the organization. • Own and manage senior-level relationships with external technology partners, AI vendors, wearable sensor companies, academic groups, and industry consortia. • Lead cross-functional project teams to bring AI & innovation perspectives in order to operationalize the delivery of complex, global digital health and imaging initiatives, with accountability for scope, timelines, budget, quality, and value realization. • Oversee all data and AI related applications end-to-end throughout the lifecycle of digital health and imaging solutions from concept, feasibility, and prototyping through validation, deployment, and scale. • Ensure digital health and imaging solutions meet data integrity, privacy, cybersecurity, and GxP requirements in collaboration with R&D IT, Quality, and Compliance partners. • With partners, develop and present business cases for digital health and imaging investments, securing enterprise alignment, funding, and executive endorsement. • Establish and track metrics to demonstrate scientific, operational, and financial impact of digital health and imaging solutions, including ROI and portfolio-level value capture.

• Develop and lead/co-lead highly complex projects, creating mid-term plans that impact results • Leverage relationships to meet the needs of various business units, serving as an advisor to others • Make decisions on complex problems, recommend innovative solutions, and influence management/senior staff decisions • Act independently on self-initiated projects, using knowledge from others and exercising judgment in complex decisions • Review work for effectiveness and business impact, and evaluate the work of colleagues • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on processes within study start-up, management, monitoring, and oversight • Partner with stakeholders to ensure understanding of study/site level signals and metrics, and gain consensus on business requirements • Collaborate with the Business Unit Leadership Team to implement new processes and assess learning gaps and opportunities • Identify quality goals and standards, supporting a culture of high quality by improving tools for consistency and transparency • Act as the point of accountability for monitoring and oversight quality trends, resolving escalated issues, and providing business context for required metrics/data

• Facilitate transformational change and continuous improvement across the organization • Lead the implementation of Practical Process Improvement (PPI) Business System • Partner with business leaders to establish and mature lean management practices • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, eliminate waste, and deliver measurable results in quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction

Requisition Number: 2370706 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. Whole Health Solutions is looking for a Associate Director of Strategic Finance to join our team. This role will focus on growth initiatives within Optum Whole Health Solutions by rigorously evaluating new and evolving ideas in partnership with product and the business teams. Furthermore, this role will lead the management of the long-range model to help senior leadership develop, execute and manage the 5 year growth trajectory of the business. Health Solutions is a business comprised of Optum's Behavioral solutions and its Clinical solutions that address needs across a diverse set of conditions along the continuum of care. 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. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week. Primary Responsibilities: - Lead the management of the long-range model to help senior leadership develop, execute and manage the five year growth trajectory of the business in partnership with the office of the CEO and Strategy and Planning - Drive growth initiatives within Optum Whole Health Solutions by rigorously evaluating new and evolving ideas in partnership with product and technology teams - Translate complex product concepts into clear, actionable financial models to support investment decisions and strategic planning - Own the development and effectiveness of cost benefit analyses (CBAs), collaborating cross functionally to gather inputs, challenge assumptions, and clarify financial narratives - Deliver concise, insight-driven financial updates to senior leadership, highlighting key levers and trade offs to enable agile decision making - Serve as a trusted finance partner to line of business operators, operations, product, and technology teams-bridging business strategy with financial execution - Flex across a wide range of finance responsibilities as the needed to support the CFO of the Whole Health Solutions 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: - 5+ years of experience in strategic finance, corporate strategy, business development, or a combination of finance and strategy roles - 5+ years of experience driving growth initiatives, such as new product development, market expansion, or investment evaluation - Proven experience building and managing long-range (3-5 year) business or financial plans tied to enterprise strategy - Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leadership to influence strategic decisions and business outcomes - Experience evaluating complex business opportunities, including cost-benefit analysis, scenario modeling, and investment prioritization - Advanced ability to translate ambiguous business problems into structured insights and recommendations - Healthcare experience and/or experience operating in a large, matrixed environment Preferred Qualifications: - Reside within a commutable distance to Eden Prairie , MN *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. 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 $112,700 to $193,200 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.