UHG Leadership Experience (ULE) Internship

Job Description

About the company

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UnitedHealth Group (UHG) is a company that aims to dramatically shape the entire healthcare system. Its core objective is to make healthcare work better for everyone. UHG operates through two primary business platforms: UnitedHealthcare (UHC) and Optum. Through these platforms, UHG strives to improve the healthcare system and advance the health and well-being of individuals and communities, serving a wide range of healthcare participants including consumers, employers, commercial payers, physicians, hospitals, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. UHG fosters a culture of optimism, emphasizing high-performance teams working on sophisticated challenges. The company is committed to its mission of helping people live healthier lives and making the health system work better, focusing on reducing barriers to good health, mitigating environmental impact, and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities. UHG’s values include Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation, and Performance.

About the job description

This is a detailed description for the UHG Leadership Experience (ULE) Internship, designed for select participants pursuing advanced degrees who are motivated to become future leaders.

• Program Overview: The ULE Internship is a ten-week program offering a hands-on view of the rapidly evolving healthcare marketplace. It aims to provide participants with superior, cohort-based exposure, experiences, and development opportunities.
• Location & Flexibility: The internship can be delivered in-person at UHG’s Corporate HQ in Eden Prairie, MN, or remotely from anywhere within the U.S. There is an option to travel for both program and project-related work.
• Start Date: The official start date for this position is Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
• Project Areas: Projects are scoped and assigned closer to the internship start date and will vary by business. They can range across various functions including analytics, finance, marketing, operations, product, and strategy.
• Primary Responsibilities during the Internship:
• Leading high-priority work that supports one of UHG’s core businesses.
• Gaining exposure to and knowledge of the healthcare industry, enterprise-wide businesses, functions, strategies, and senior leaders.
• Developing professional relationships and networks.
• Receiving hands-on training and support.
• Leveraging business acumen and work experience to drive transformation.
• Learning from and presenting to executives.
• Contributing to fun and engaging cohorts.
• Laying the groundwork for a meaningful and impactful career at UHG.
• Examples of Intern Projects: Specific project types include building comprehensive go-to-market strategies (e.g., for Type-2 diabetes programs across various channels), completing market sizing analyses for new products, refining and implementing digital services plans, developing comprehensive health equity strategies, and creating data-driven market expansion strategies.
• Required Qualifications:
• An undergraduate degree.
• Must be a Consortium Fellow currently pursuing an MBA or another relevant graduate degree, with a target graduation date no later than July 2027.
• A minimum of 5+ years of professional work experience.
• Permanent work authorization in the U.S.; candidates must be eligible to work without company sponsorship now or in the future (F-1 students with practical training and those requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc., will not be considered).
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Consulting and/or healthcare experience, or involvement with relevant clubs.
• Demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.
• Proven ability to articulate and solve complex problems through strategic, analytical, and creative thinking.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills at all levels.
• Adaptability and comfort in ambiguous, high-impact situations.
• High emotional intelligence and a proven capacity to “get stuff done.”
• Experience in project management and navigating competing priorities.
• A champion of change and customer orientation.
• Learning/growth oriented.
• Alignment with UHG’s values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation, and Performance.
• Compensation and Benefits: The annual salary for this full-time role ranges from $77,000 to $132,000. Pay is based on factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. In addition to salary, UHG offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase options, and 401k contribution (all subject to eligibility requirements).
• Application Deadline: The job posting will remain open for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected, meaning it may close early due to high application volume.
• Equal Employment Opportunity: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to considering qualified applicants without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Drug-Free Workplace: UnitedHealth Group maintains a drug-free workplace, and candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.