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 advantages, 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.

Positions in this function produce innovative solutions driven by exploratory data analysis from unstructured, diverse datasets typically measured in gigabytes or larger. Applies knowledge of statistics, machine learning, programming, data modeling, simulation, and advanced mathematics to recognize patterns, identify opportunities, pose business questions, and make valuable discoveries leading to prototype development and product improvement. Uses a flexible, analytical approach to design, develop,



and evaluate predictive and prescriptive models and advanced algorithms that lead to optimal value extraction from the data. Works with analytics and statistical software such as SQL, R, Python, Hadoop and others to perform analysis and interpret data. This function is not intended for employees performing the following work: less complex analysis on small data sets; rules-based algorithmic or

Primary Responsibilities

Lead the development and deployment of advanced AI/ML, Generative AI, NLP, predictive analytics, and decision intelligence solutions
Provide technical and strategic leadership across multiple AI programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and enterprise priorities
Partner with clients, business leaders, product teams, and technology stakeholders to define AI strategies, use cases, solution roadmaps, and value realization plans
Drive solution architecture, model governance

📌 Principal Data Scientist (Bengaluru)
🏢 Optum India
📍 Bengaluru