Director, OptumRx Corporate Strategy - Telecommute
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: New York
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
Optum is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding in
multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we
think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about
transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference?
Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life's best
work.(sm) - OptumRx Product & Strategy As a Director, Strategic
Initiatives in OptumRx, you will leverage data, analytics,
research, and market insights to solve our greatest business
challenges and opportunities, working with leaders across the
organization. You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from
anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead OptumRx initiatives spanning growth strategy, product
strategy, and operational excellence by directly scoping,
initiating, planning, executing, and controlling large complex
strategy projects tied to high priority business objectives
- Establish objectives, define deliverables, structure work
effort, and mobilize cross-functional teams to deliver against
multiple high priority, impactful strategic initiatives
- Drive data-driven insights to support actionable strategic
direction, prioritization, and strategy communication
- Act as a strategic thought leader to solve unique and complex
problems with broad impact on the business
- Drive measurable business impact to the organization 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 or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience working on a corporate strategy team
and/or management consulting experience, with at least 1 year of
which must be working for a large healthcare organization
- Experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects to
ensure their quality and on-time delivery
- Experience with conceptual, analytical and financial
modeling
- Experience delivering results with large-scale,
cross-functional teams in highly matrixed organizations
- Experience developing and delivering presentations and making
strategic recommendations to C-Suite level -
- Experience leading cross-functional project teams in large
organizations, working in a cross-matrixed team-oriented
environment, navigating ambiguity and persisting through
barriers
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this
role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster
doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth
Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as
well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of
vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to
ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential
job functions with or without reasonable accommodation Preferred
Qualifications:
- MBA
- Experience working for a large consulting firm (top 10)
- Direct experience in pharmacy and pharmacy benefits
management
- Working knowledge of the payer and health services industry To
protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and
communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate
companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination
status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and
locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as
an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all
federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well
as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the
necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet
the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employment. Careers with
OptumRx. We're one of the largest and most innovative pharmacy
benefits managers in the US, serving more than 12 million people
nationwide. Here you'll fill far more than prescriptions. As a
member of one of our pharmacy teams, you're empowered to be your
best and do whatever it takes to help each customer. You'll find
unrivaled support and training as well as a wealth of growth and
development opportunities driven by your performance and limited
only by your imagination. Join us. There's no better place to help
people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.(sm)
Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range
for Colorado residents is $113,500 to $218,100. The salary range
for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $113,500 to $218,100. Pay is
based on several factors including but not limited to education,
work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary,
UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice
of benefits and incentives. *All Telecommuters will be required to
adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. Diversity
creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal
Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is
a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test
before beginning employment.
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